croque-madame
Egg-crowned French sandwich
A croque-madame is a French grilled ham and cheese sandwich topped with a fried egg.
The egg distinguishes it from its counterpart, the croque-monsieur, which has no egg.
The name playfully suggests the egg resembles a woman's hat.
I'll have the croque-madame with a side salad.
Cooked in oil
- béchamelMilk-thickened flour sauce
- gruyèreNutty Swiss cheese
- hamCured pig thigh
- sandwichFilling between bread slices
French · bistro · toasted · gratin · emmental · brioche · brasserie · café
Brought together as group
- layeredHaving multiple levels
- broiledCooked by radiant heat
- gratinéedTopped and browned
- toastedBrowned by heat
topped · fried · béchamel sauce · buttered · sliced · melted cheese · golden brown · crispy
Brothel proprietress
- monsieurFrench male title
- femininePertaining to women
- hatGarment for the head
- crownedGiven royal authority ceremonially
topped · 1900s · wordplay · gender · tradition · culinary history · origin · nomenclature
Shy-leafed plant
- hollandaiseEmulsified butter-egg sauce
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
- late morningHours before midday
- leisurelyDone without urgency
champagne · café culture · Parisian · bottomless · menu · prix fixe · avocado toast · shakshuka
fried egg
Cooked in oil
sandwich · French · bistro · toasted · gratin · emmental · brioche · brasserie · café · nutmeg
assembled
Brought together as group
toasted · topped · fried · béchamel sauce · buttered · sliced · melted cheese · golden brown · crispy · bubbling
madame
Brothel proprietress
crowned · topped · 1900s · wordplay · gender · tradition · culinary history · origin · nomenclature
mimosa
Shy-leafed plant
- hollandaiseEmulsified butter-egg sauce
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
- late morningHours before midday
leisurely · champagne · café culture · Parisian · bottomless · menu · prix fixe · avocado toast · shakshuka · croissant