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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
8 slices loaf bread
6 oz farmers ham
4 oz Gruyere cheese
4 oz Raclette cheese
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup Avonmore full cream milk
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
to taste salt & pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Heat the milk in a heavy-bottom saucepan.

2

To create the bechamel sauce, melt the butter in a separate pan, then add the flour. Add the milk gradually and stir well until the mixture is smooth and thick. Add the nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

3

Spread the bechamel sauce on one side of the bread. Stack the ham and cheese. Spread additional bechamel sauce on top of the sandwich and add the raclette cheese.

4

Grill the sandwich at 220 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

CroqueFrench Toasted Ham and Cheese
Local Name: Croque Monsieur

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