Croque-Monsieur: Classic French Grilled Cheese Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

The croque-monsieur is a classic french grilled cheese sandwich that's a mainstay of parisian cafes, bars, and bistros, not to mention innumerable take-out counters. Served with a side of french fries and a little pile of salad greens, a croque-monsieur is everything that's great about eating in pariseven their snacks are somehow sublime and otherworldly. Combining a creamy bchamel sauce with nutty gruyre cheese, the croque-monsieur is grilled cheese perfection. Keep in mind that most places that serve croque-monsieurs have stacks of the things made ahead of time, and they'll warm one up for you when you order it. And yet they're still delicious. The recipe that follows will make one sandwich, but you can double it to make two. You can substitute jarlsberg or even monterey jack for the gruyre. In case you were wondering, croque-monsieur translates literally to "Mr. Crunch. " Best name for a sandwich ever.

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Ingredients for Croque-Monsieur: Classic French Grilled Cheese Recipe

  • 2 Slices White Bread
  • 1 tablespoon Clarified butter or unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup Grated gruyere cheese
  • 1/2 cup Bechamel Sauce
Nutrition
value
200
calories per serving
11 g Fat15 g Protein10 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    11g
  • Protein
    15g
  • Carbs
    10g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    10g
  • Protein
    15g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    11g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    382mg
  • Iron
    1mg
  • Vitamin A
    229mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    82mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    7mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    30mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    263mg
  • Selenium
    19mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats