How can you best serve a Croque Monsieur?

A Croque Monsieur is best served warm, possibly with some salad or vegetables as a side dish.

Can you make croque monsieur in the oven?

Yes, absolutely, making croque monsieur in the oven is even the ideal method if you want to make several at once. Preheat your oven to 200°C. Lightly butter the outside of the bread slices. Place the croques on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake them for about 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Flip them halfway through.

Can you vary the ingredients of the Croque Monsieur?

Yes, you can vary the ingredients of the Croque Monsieur. For example, add vegetables like tomato or spinach, or use different types of cheese and ham.

Which cheese is best to use for this croque monsieur recipe?

In this recipe, we choose grated Emmentaler for its mild, slightly nutty flavor and the fact that it melts fantastically well. Don't have any at home? Gruyère, young Gouda, or a mix of leftover cheese scraps also work great!

What is the difference between a Croque Monsieur and a Croque Madame?

A Croque Madame is a variation of the Croque Monsieur and is made with the same ingredients but has a fried egg on top of the sandwich.

Croque monsieur recipe

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20min

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Easy

Tell me: is there anything more comforting than a deliciously crispy, golden-brown croque monsieur? Whether you're short on time, want to raid the fridge after a busy day, or just really crave pure comfort food: making a croque monsieur is always a good idea. Spread a good knob of butter on the outside for that perfect, golden crust from the pan or croque machine. Serve with some fresh gherkins, pickled onions, and your favourite sauce on the side.

Ingredients

What do you need?

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1 tbsp soft butter
4 slices of gray toast bread
2 slices of cooked ham
200 g grated Emmental cheese
Pickles/onions
Ketchup/mayo

Preparation method

How do you make this?

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Spread the outside of the slices of bread with butter.

On 2 slices of bread, first place a layer of grated cheese, then the ham, and again a layer of grated cheese.

Press the 2 slices of bread on top and cook in the croque machine or in the pan for about 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.

Serve with the garnishes on the side.