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Croque Monsieur — traditional dish from Paris, France
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Nutritional Values

🔥650kcal
💪35gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑36gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Croque Monsieur

How to order / say it
Say it Croque monsieur — [crok muhs-yur]
Order I'd like a croque monsieur, please.
Locally Je voudrais un croque monsieur, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally

A classic French ham and cheese sandwich with béchamel sauce.

Why try it?

Quintessentially Parisian, this dish illustrates the Paris café culture and the tradition of turning simple ingredients into an indulgent delight. It's emblematic of the French approach to elevating everyday foods into gourmet experiences.

How it tastes

The crispy crust of the grilled bread envelops melty cheese and savory ham, enriched by a creamy béchamel sauce, delivering a satisfying contrast of textures and a mildly nutty aroma from the cheese.

Origin & History — first documented: 1910

The Croque Monsieur surfaced in Paris cafés sometime around 1910, quickly becoming a popular snack among patrons. Its ease of preparation and richness in flavor secured it as a staple on the menus throughout the city.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 4 slices white bread
  • 🥩 100 g cooked ham
  • 🥛 150 g Gruyère cheese
  • 🥣 200 ml béchamel sauce
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧂 2 teaspoons mustard

Method

  1. 1 Spread mustard on bread slices and layer with ham and cheese.
  2. 2 Top with more cheese and a layer of béchamel sauce.
  3. 3 Grill the sandwiches in butter until golden and crispy.
  4. 4 Serve hot, cut diagonally for easy handling.

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