croque-monsieur
French bistro sandwich
A croque-monsieur is a French grilled sandwich of ham and cheese, typically Gruyère, topped with béchamel sauce.
The name translates roughly to "mister crunch." With a fried egg on top, it becomes a croque-madame.
We split a croque-monsieur at the bistro.
Cooked on metal bars
- hamCured pig thigh
- GruyèreProtected Swiss alpine cheese
- béchamelMilk-thickened flour sauce
- breadLeavened flour product
toasted · cheese · melted · layered · fried egg · Emmental · Dijon · buttered
Informal small restaurant
- caféCasual eatery serving drinks
- ParisFrance's chief city
- brasserieInformal French restaurant
- cuisineCharacteristic cooking style
French · tradition · Parisian · apéritif · plat · menu · gourmand · francophone
Midday meal
- middayTwelve hours after midnight
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
- leisurelyDone without urgency
- accompanimentSupplementary support element
frites · salad · café au lait · croissant · mimosa · late morning · indulgent · plated
grilled
Cooked on metal bars
bread · toasted · cheese · melted · layered · fried egg · Emmental · Dijon · buttered · golden
bistro
Informal small restaurant
cuisine · French · tradition · Parisian · apéritif · plat · menu · gourmand · francophone · Left Bank
lunch
Midday meal
accompaniment · frites · salad · café au lait · croissant · mimosa · late morning · indulgent · plated · garnished
indulgent
Too willing to yield
hearty · satisfying · warming · decadent · filling · nostalgic · creamy · golden-brown · buttery · crusty
- French cuisinebaguette, croissant, coq au vin, crepe suzette, croissants
- French snackstartine, quiche, saucisson, cornichons, brie
croque-monsieurPhilly cheesesteak
Beef and cheese sub
patty melt · grilled cheese · BLT · club sandwich · Reuben