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• Croque-monsieur is a hot ham and cheese sandwich, that has been grilled or broiled. The Fancier versions of the Croque-monsieur calls for Mornay or Bechamel sauce. Adding a fried egg to the top of the sandwich makes it go from masculine (monsieur) to feminine (Madame) and is then called the Croque-madame.

• Fast Facts

  1. First seen on a menu in 1910
  2. Traditionally made with Gruyere cheese
  3. Croque means to crunch or much
  4. Adding a fried Egg to the sandwich makes it go from male (Monsieur) to Female (Madame)
  5. Similar to the Tosti in the Netherlands

• Variations

  • Croque-madame: (with fried egg)
  • Croque provencal: (with tomato)
  • Croque auvergnat: (with bleu d'Auvergne cheese)
  • Croque norvegien: (with smoked salmon instead of ham)
  • Croque tartiflette: (with sliced potatoes)

• History

  The Croque Monsieur first started appearing as a fast food snack, in French bars and cafes in 1910.

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