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Croque Monsieur

Cultural Context

Croque Monsieur originated in French cafés and bars as a quick snack for workers in the early 20th century. It embodies the French love for simple yet delicious comfort food, combining ham and cheese between slices of toasted bread. Today, it has gained international fame, with variations like the Croque Madame, which includes a fried egg on top, showcasing its adaptability and enduring popularity.

FrenchFRmain
30 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
16 tranche(s) Pain
8 tranche(s) Jambon
1 Œuf(s)
200 g Gruyère
3 c. à soupe Lait
1 c. à soupe Crème fraîche
Sel, poivre

Gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: Emmental cheese

💰Cheaper: Cheddar cheese

Emmental is lower in fat, while Cheddar is more widely available.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

1

Préchauffez le four à 200°C (th.6-7). Tapissez la plaque de four de papier sulfurisé.

2

Dans un saladier, battez l'œuf avec le lait et la crème. Salez et poivrez. Imbibez sommairement chaque face de vos tranches de pain en les trempant dans le mélange.

3

Posez 8 tranches de pain sur le papier sulfurisé. Parsemez de gruyère et ajoutez les tranches de jambon, puis à nouveau du gruyère. Terminez par une couche de pain imbibée.

4

Parsemez une fois de plus de gruyère et enfournez pendant 15 min.

Cooking Techniques

bakinggrilling

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianveganplant-basedpescatariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

glutendairyegg

Also Known As

CroqueFrench Toasted Ham and Cheese
Local Name: Croque Monsieur

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