French · easy · 25 min · serves 2
How to make croque monsieur vegan
Short answer
Replace ham, gruyère, béchamel with milk and butter with smoked tofu or vegan deli slices, vegan mature cheese + nutritional yeast, oat milk + vegan butter. The method is unchanged and takes about 25 minutes for 2 servings.
What makes the classic version non-vegan
- Ham
- Gruyère
- Béchamel with milk and butter
Swap table
| Instead of | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ham | Smoked tofu or vegan deli slices | Fry briefly first |
| Gruyère | Vegan mature cheese + nutritional yeast | Add mustard for sharpness |
| Béchamel | Oat milk + vegan butter | Season with nutmeg |
Method
- 1Make a thick béchamel with vegan butter, flour, oat milk, mustard and nutmeg.
- 2Spread on bread, layer smoked tofu slices and vegan cheese.
- 3Top with more béchamel and cheese.
- 4Bake at 200°C for 12 minutes, then grill for 3 until blistered.
- 5Rest 2 minutes before cutting.
The one thing people get wrong
Mustard in the béchamel is what gives it the sharpness Gruyère normally provides.
Frequently asked questions
- Can croque monsieur be made vegan?
- Yes. Replace ham, gruyère, béchamel with milk and butter with smoked tofu or vegan deli slices, vegan mature cheese + nutritional yeast, oat milk + vegan butter. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 25 minutes.
- What is the hardest part of veganizing croque monsieur?
- Mustard in the béchamel is what gives it the sharpness Gruyère normally provides.
- How long does vegan croque monsieur take?
- About 25 minutes for 2 servings — a easy recipe.
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