Mix together half of the Gruyere cheese and the bechamel sauce. Taste for seasoning. Spread a little of the sauce on top of the ham and top each with another slice of bread. Heat a large cast …

May 15, 2023 · Literally meaning "mister crunch," the croque monsieur is a treasure trove of textures and flavors: ham, melty cheese, toasted bread. To make your croque monsieur into a …

Jun 17, 2024 · Learn how to make croque madame, a decadent French sandwich that's a combination of a grilled cheese and a ham and cheese—with an egg on top.

Jul 6, 2024 · This French-style croque madame recipe transforms a humble ham and cheese sandwich into its fanciest self with just a few ingredients.

Aug 25, 2025 · This Croque Madame is my take on the classic French-style brunch sandwich. Ham and cheese between two pieces of golden toast, topped with a cheesy Parmesan …

Jul 30, 2025 · This is a variation of Amanda Hesser’s croque-monsieur, a ham and Gruyere sandwich topped with béchamel. Here, we invite you to pop a fried egg on top. Voila! A croque …

Feb 20, 2025 · Translation: ‘Croque' in French means ‘crunch', so croque monsieur translates to mister crunch, and croque madame means madam crunch. The difference: So what sets them …

Apr 4, 2025 · Rich and Creamy Croques Madames Thin slices of toasted-on-all-sides bread, melted cheese, rich Mornay sauce, and Dijon mustard, with a fried egg on top.

Aug 25, 2025 · Croque-Madame is the upgrade to the famous Croque-Monsieur, France’s iconic ham and cheese sandwich. Built with layers of toasted bread, creamy béchamel, savory ham, …

Nov 7, 2024 · A croque madame is a rich, indulgent sandwich, so pairing it with light, refreshing sides helps balance its creamy bechamel, melted cheese, and savory ham. A simple mixed …