Found all throughout France, the Croque Monsieur is a famously known French dish that is translated to mean “Crispy Mister.” It is a French spin on what is otherwise known as a ham and cheese sandwich. The dish consists of a white bread that is filled with sliced ham and topped with cheese that is browned in the oven. In combination with the béchamel sauce and gruyere cheese, the sandwich is très délicieux.
Today, there are many variations of the sandwich ranging from Croque Mademoiselle to Croque Hawaiian. Each differ depending on the ingredients used to make the sandwich. The Croque Hawaiian, for example, is made with a slice of pineapple and Croque Mademoiselle is served with a fried or poached egg on top. The Croque Monsieur is said to have originated from a Paris cafe in 1910 called Boulevard des Capucines at a time when the middle class began to accept the idea of cafes and quick food. It has become a favorite among children and adults worldwide. If you feel inspired to try this dish, it isn’t necessary to travel to France in order to do so. It can be found in french cafes and restaurants near you!
Stay tuned to learn more about foods from other parts of the world. Next week, we’ll explore the exotic and colorful dishes of Moroccan cuisine.
I remember in the exploratory stages of learning french this was one of the first words we learned. It must have been important for some reason! I hope to try an authentic croque monsieur in the future.
Yum! Food is seriously one of my favorite things in the world and I honestly don’t know what I would do without it. The Croque Monsieur looks very appetizing and appealing. I would definitely enjoy eating that. I’m mainly Ukrainian so if you find and delicious dishes from there, I’m interested in seeing them and also to see if I’ve ever had it before. Can’t wait to see more delicious food items!
Ah c’est mon favori. J’ai l’impression que je vais aimer ton blog, Jeffri. Aussi, bien fait avec le site. Ça rend bien!