Croque monsieur
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Storage tips for croque monsieur
A croque monsieur really is best served fresh and piping hot with the cheese still melty, but once cooled it can also be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least three days. They can even be frozen if desired. Reheat in the oven to breathe some new life into the filling and cheese.
Reheating your croque monsieur
Set the oven to 175°C and heat for a round 10 minutes to thoroughly warm a refrigerated croque monsieur. If the sandwich was frozen, extend the baking time to 25 minutes.
Questions about croque monsieur
Ingredients
Sandwich
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Bread
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4 slices |
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Dijon mustard
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2 tsp |
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Cheddar cheese
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2 slices |
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Smoked ham
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2 slices |
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Sliced tomato
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1 |
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Egg
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1 |
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Arla Cravendale Semi-skimmed milk
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150 ml |
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Butter
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25 g |
Serve with
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Green salad mix
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Not your average cheese sandwich
A common sight (and smell) on the streets of Paris, the name ‘croque monsieur’ has been used for this delicious cheesy treat since 1910, when Parisian restaurant Le Bel Age first started selling it under the now-famous moniker. Restaurant owner Michel Lunarca is said to have created the dish.
Vary your sandwich like this
While the mustard, cheese and ham components of the sandwich are a constant, there are many variations on the recipe to be experimented with. Adding blue cheese makes a croque Auvergnat, while tomatoes and herbs produce a croque provençal. Or why not try a croque monsieur poulet which – yes, you guessed it – is a croque monsieur with the addition of chicken.
Croque monsieur vs croque madame
Almost as famous as its slightly more stripped back counterpart, the croque madame adds an extra layer of luxury by placing a fried egg on top of the cheese. The egg yolk, cheese, ham, and mustard combine into something truly wonderful.
