Easy Croque Monsieur or Madame - How to Make a Croque Monsieur
Craving an extra cheesy hot ham and cheese sandwich? Try this Easy Croque Monsieur or Madame recipe for a shortcut to the classic sandwich found at French bistros. Follow these simple instructions for how to make a Croque Monsieur, or add an egg on top for a Croque Madame.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: croque madame, croque monsieur with egg on top, easy croque monsieur or madame, how to make a croque monsieur, shortcut croque monsieur
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories: 856kcal
Author: Barbara
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup shredded cheese (Swiss or Gruyere)
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 slices thick white bread (more firm version)
- 2 - 4 slices deli ham
In a small saucepan, heat heavy whipping cream and shredded cheese until it melts. Whisk together.
Heat butter in skillet.
Arrange slice of bread in hot skillet. Arrange deli ham on top of bread.
Pour cheese mixture over top the ham. It is ok if it leaks out.
Top with second slice of bread. For extra brown bread on top, add a little bit more butter on top.
Flip, and brown the second side.
Add a cooked egg on top, if desired.
Eat with a fork and knife.
- Shredded Swiss, Gruyere or even Emmental cheese (traditional French cheese) works best.
- Heavy cream is used, but in a bind half and half would work. You might need to cook it down a bit in the saucepan.
- Use as little or as much deli ham as you like.
- It's ok if the béchamel sauce leaks out the side of the sandwich into the skillet. It has a way of slightly browning and binding onto the bread that's delicious.
- These sandwich is messy; it's best to eat with a fork and knife.
- Love French recipes? Try French Dinner Salad recipe.
- The nutritional information is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.
Calories: 856kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 40g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 1413mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1992IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 600mg | Iron: 2mg