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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
toast bread
hard cheese, e.g. mix of Emmental and Parmigiano
ham
butter
sour-cream
1 egg
salt
pepper
nutmeg

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

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

2

Butter one side of each slice of toast bread.

3

Place a slice of toast bread, buttered side down, on a baking sheet.

4

Layer ham and the mix of Emmental and Parmigiano cheese on top of the toast bread slice.

5

Top with another slice of toast bread, buttered side up.

6

In a bowl, whisk together the egg, sour cream, and a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

7

Pour the egg mixture over the sandwich, allowing it to soak for a few minutes.

8

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.

9

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing.

10

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

bakinggrilling

Equipment Needed

baking sheetmixing bowlwhisk

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

CroqueFrench Toasted Ham and Cheese
Local Name: Croque Monsieur

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