What is croque monsieur?
Croque monsieur · French
French hot ham and cheese sandwich, topped with béchamel and Gruyère and grilled until bubbly.
What it tastes like
Crunchy, buttery bread, salty ham and a gooey, golden layer of cheesy sauce on top. Very rich.
Where you’ll see it
French cafés, brasseries and brunch menus. With a fried egg on top it becomes a croque madame.
Related words
- croque madame
- panino
- welsh rarebit