Croque Monsieur
A hot French ham-and-cheese sandwich, coated in béchamel and cheese and grilled until bubbling; add a fried egg and it becomes a Croque Madame.
Quick facts
- Cuisine
- French
- Origin
- Paris, France
- Also known as
- toasted ham and cheese, Croque Madame (with egg)
- Dietary
- contains gluten
- contains pork
Typical ingredients
- white bread
- cooked ham
- Gruyère cheese
- béchamel sauce
- butter
Frequently asked questions
- What is Croque Monsieur?
- A Croque Monsieur is a hot French café sandwich: white bread filled with cooked ham and Gruyère, topped with béchamel and more cheese, then grilled or baked until golden and bubbling. Topped with a fried or poached egg it becomes a Croque Madame. It is a bistro and brasserie staple, usually served with a green salad. On a menu, note the cheese and whether it comes with egg or salad.
- Where does Croque Monsieur come from?
- Paris, France.
- What is Croque Monsieur made of?
- White bread, cooked ham, Gruyère cheese, béchamel sauce, butter.
- What is Croque Monsieur also known as?
- Toasted ham and cheese, Croque Madame (with egg).