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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
4 tablespoons butter
8 slices sourdough bread
8 oz real ham
8 oz gruyere cheese
4 oz Swiss gruyere cheese
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped chives

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

Melt the butter in a pan.

2

Absorb the melted butter with the sourdough bread.

3

Slice the gruyere cheese.

4

Prepare the béchamel by thickening milk.

5

Mix in Dijon mustard into the béchamel.

6

Chop chives and add to the béchamel.

7

Cook everything on super low heat in the pan.

8

Layer the béchamel in the pan.

9

Add sliced gruyere cheese on top of the béchamel.

10

Place the ham over the cheese.

11

Spread more béchamel on top of the ham.

12

Grate the same cheese used inside and sprinkle it on top.

13

Put the sandwich in the oven for about three minutes.

14

Garnish with chopped chives before serving.

Cooking Techniques

bakinggrilling

Equipment Needed

panoven

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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