Croque Monsieur

Croque Monsieur

 

Croque Monsieur

A Croque Monsieur is a hot ham and cheese grilled sandwich. I like to serve it with a green salad in a strong mustard vinaigrette.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sandwiches
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Croque Monsieur
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons butter, room temperature
  • 4 slices sandwich bread
  • 2 slices European cooked ham
  • 4 slices Gruyere

Instructions

  • Preheat skillet over medium heat. 
  • Generously butter one side of a slice of bread. Place the bread butter-side-down onto skillet bottom and add one folded slice of ham between two slices of cheese. 
  • Butter a second slice of bread on one side and place butter-side-up on top of the sandwich. Grill until lightly browned, then flip over. Continue grilling until cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining 2 slices of bread, butter, and slice of cheese. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Note: You may find some recipes with Béchamel. I personally like it better without.
  • Origin: The origin of the name Croque Monsieur is uncertain, but the first part is derived from the verb, "croquer" (to crunch or to munch). It originated in France as a fast food snack served in cafes.
  • History: The Croque Monsieur, or Crispy Mister, appeared on Parisian cafe menus in 1910. Its earliest published use has been traced back to volume 2 of Proust's "à la recherche du temps perdu" (1918).
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