Homestyle Western French Simple Recipe – Croque Monsieur

After leaving Paris, I continued my journey to Nantes in western France. I was fortunate to find a local French couple who could host me. They were also willing to spend time teaching me how to make a special, simple French snack – Croque Monsieur.

The name sounds quite fancy. While we were shopping for ingredients, the host explained what Croque Monsieur is. By the end I was thinking, “Isn’t this just a sandwich?” But they insisted that it was different from an ordinary sandwich. So I searched on Google, and it showed that Croque Monsieur is a ham and cheese sandwich… 😆😆😆

But since the host was so adamant that Croque Monsieur is not an ordinary sandwich, let’s see how this French snack is made~😁

Croque Monsieur

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Type: Snack or Light Meal
Cuisine: French Cuisine
Servings: 1
Calories: 445 kcal

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Bread

Spread a thin layer of butter on each slice of bread.

Step 2: Add the Ingredients

Put the ham and tomato slices on the bread, then some cheese on top.

Step 3: Cover

Add another slice of bread on top.

Step 4: Bake

Place the assembled sandwich in the oven and bake for 3-5 minutes at the temperature and setting shown below, until the surface is slightly crispy.

Step 5: Finish

Once it is slightly crispy, it’s ready.

Although my host insisted that this is different from an ordinary sandwich, it tasted the same to me 😆. Whatever, it is very easy food to prepare, making it a healthy and nutritious option for outings or the next day’s breakfast.

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