Croque Monsieur- Madam

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13

Classic French dish with a twist: Croque Monsieur- Madam

by The Chefin Sandwich

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	sliced bread
	ham
	semi hard cheese
	egg ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

800

Sugar

Fat

59g

Croque Monsieur is a classic French sandwich made with ham and cheese on toasted bread, and often served with béchamel sauce. The Croque Madame variation adds a fried egg on top of the sandwich, making it a hearty and filling meal. This sandwich is often enjoyed as a quick lunch or dinner, and can be found in cafes and bistros throughout France. The dish is thought to have originated as a way to use up leftover ingredients, but it has since become a beloved classic in French cuisine.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2.	Place the bread on the prepared baking sheet and lightly toast in the oven
3.	Remove the bread from the oven and top each piece with slices of ham and cheese
4.	Place the baking sheet back in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly
5.	If making the Croque Madame variation, fry the egg until cooked to your liking and place on top of the baked Croque Monsieur
6.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This classic French sandwich is easy to make and always delicious.

The combination of melted cheese, ham, and bread is a crowd-pleaser, and the addition of the egg in the Croque Madame variation adds an extra layer of flavor.

CONS

This sandwich is not particularly healthy, as it is high in calories, fat, and sodium.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not a health food, this sandwich does provide a good amount of protein from the ham, cheese, and egg.
The cheese and egg in particular are good sources of calcium and vitamin D, which are important for bone health. However, this sandwich should still be enjoyed in moderation due to its high calorie and fat content.