Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (2024)

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Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (1)

daneanp

Rating: 4 stars

01/28/2017

I just used 2 eggs instead of the egg substitute. I also could not find "whole-grain Dijon" so did half whole grain and half Dijon. It worked. I'd definitely make this again - probably more of a lunch than a dinner meal.

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (2)

MaryEliz

Rating: Unrated

04/02/2016

I don't know the scientific reason, but white bread is better for these kinds of sandwiches, as well as French toast.

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (3)

SRodrig185

Rating: 3 stars

04/14/2012

Maybe I did something wrong? I decided to use sliced whole wheat sandwich bread for this sandwich and dipped the sandwich in egg (no egg substitute available) and milk. My sandwich was too soggy. The flavors were good, but the bread was mushy. I prefer to make a grilled ham and cheese and then fry an egg to eat over the sandwich or to cut a circle in the top bread slice and place the sunny-side-up-fried-egg inside the sandwich so the yolk peeks out.

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (4)

charoulli

Rating: 5 stars

03/13/2012

Loved it! Will make again.

Rating: 5 stars

01/11/2012

This sandwhich was delicious! I didn't use the egg substitute though. I used 2 eggs in replacement. My whole family enjoyed them!

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (6)

slocook1

Rating: 2 stars

01/07/2012

Dijon Croque Monsieur is one of our favorite sandwiches to have for dinner served along side a salad. This version was way to dry. We add the Dijon/mayo, ham and cheese to taste and grill them with butter. They are filling and comforting. For some zip you can add some pickle or a little sauerkraut and they're good made with sourdough.

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (7)

PIOTROWSKI

Rating: 2 stars

01/06/2012

While this recipe looks delicious, I would hate to disappoint anyone traveling in Europe, but if you order a Croque Monsieur, you can expect to get a simple grilled ham and cheese sandwich - and a Croque Madame is just grilled cheese . . After 4 years in France and Belgium I never encountered anything made with bread dipped in egg - I believe "french toast" is an entirely American creation, especially when it is served sweet, with sugar and or cinnamon! By the same token, the Belgians take the prize for the best "frites" or fries, compared to the French!

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (8)

Joyfull

Rating: 4 stars

01/06/2012

@ mydonna. I've been cooking and baking for a diabetic for a good many years. Fat free milk my dear, has no added sugar, nor does egg replacement, at least not the one I use. You are right that many packaged fat free products contain a lot of sugar, but packaged fat free products should be low down on your list of foods to buy for yourself, or a diabetic in the household. Fresh and from scratch is always the best, as you can then control what goes into each dish you make, or bake. As for diabetics consuming regular sugar. If you've learned to keep track of your carb allowance or exchange allowance for meals and snacks, properly, any diabetic can indulge in a bit of sugar.

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (9)

mydonna

Rating: 3 stars

01/06/2012

While this is tasty and a healthier version of Dijon Croque Monsieur, you have to be very careful when you have a diabetic in your household because most fat-free items add sugar to their products to make up for the fat to make them taste better.

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (10)

TonyinPhx

Rating: 5 stars

01/06/2012

Very easy to make, I didn't have the Gruyere cheese on hand, I used pepperjack cheese still excellent. A great sandwhich to make in the winter time with tomato soup...

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (11)

MeeksA

Rating: 4 stars

02/25/2011

So delicious you could serve as dinner. Goes very well with the Cheesy Garlic fries.

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (12)

Lou Bear

Rating: 4 stars

11/19/2010

The Dijon mustard makes a great flavor combination with the Gruyère cheese and ham. This is the first time I had made a croque monsieur and it could not have been easier. I used real eggs and milk for the dipping mixture and served it with a side salad. Next time I will leave out the mayo just out of personal preference. This was a great and easy meal for a snowy night.

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (13)

mfolchert

Rating: 4 stars

11/18/2010

A tad spicy for me. I will adjust the mustard mixture accordingly next time. Otherwise a very tasty sandwich. As good as eating out at a restaurant!

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (14)

licig10

Rating: 4 stars

11/10/2010

So good, I had never dipped a sandwich in egg before, but this was so good I made it on fresh sourdough with apple wood smoked cheese of the same variety. It was a surprise to my husband who was expecting a boring sandwich for dinner!

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (15)

allisonx

Rating: 5 stars

02/17/2010

This makes an excellent lunch! Some substitutions that I made because of what I had on hand.. honey mustard instead of Dijon, Swiss cheese instead of Gruyère, and Egg Beaters instead of substitute. But despite these changes, I think it turned out wonderfully, even my husband liked it and he's picky!

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (16)

lrgg82

Rating: 5 stars

02/01/2010

This recipe is so easy and delicious. The only thing is that I can't find the Gruyere cheese anywhere in my town. I just make it with whatever cheese I have on hand. It must be over 5 stars with the cheese it calls for!

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (17)

ChrissyAndon26

Rating: 1 stars

01/31/2010

My husband and I were both dissapointed with this recipe....really bland and boring, we ended up adding tomato slices after the first few bites just to try to add something extra...needs some spices or something more than just mustard....wouldn't make again....

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (18)

TheCynthia

Rating: 5 stars

01/29/2010

Yummy! I could easily modify my son's sandwich to exclude the mustard and he loved it. While the Gruyère cheese was yummy, next time I will choose something less expensive, like Swiss. I may also try with different, slightly heartier breads, like whole wheat sour dough. Easy, quick and not much to clean up. I made with with green bean salad recommended in the magazine.

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (19)

JIMMIC

Rating: 4 stars

01/26/2010

This is a tasty sandwich, quick and easy to make. I served it with soup for dinner. Will make again.

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (20)

Laurie18

Rating: 5 stars

01/08/2010

I made this with leftover ham from Christmas. My son loved this sandwich and I ended up making it twice in one week.

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (21)

Whygal

Rating: 5 stars

01/08/2010

What a great sandwich!!! I made it exactly as printed except I used egg whites as I did not have any egg substitute on hand. Great quick meal and I would not hestitate to serve to guests.

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is a croque monsieur made of? ›

A croque monsieur is traditionally made with baked or boiled ham and sliced cheese between slices of pain de mie, topped with grated cheese and lightly salted and peppered, and then baked in an oven or fried in a frying pan. The bread may optionally be browned by grilling after being dipped in beaten egg.

What ingredient does a croque madame have that is not in a croque monsieur? ›

The Croque Madame, on the other hand, is a variation of the Croque Monsieur that includes an additional ingredient: a fried egg on top.

What is the difference between a croque madame and a croque monsieur? ›

A croque madame is simply a croque monsieur with a poached or fried egg on top. The difference between the two sandwiches has to do with how the egg is incorporated into the rest of the ingredients: In a croque monsieur, the bread is dipped into the beaten egg before it's cooked (French toast-style).

What's added atop a croque monsieur? ›

Croque Monsieur is a hot ham and cheese sandwich, done the French way! Béchamel sauce, ham, cheese and a smear of Dijon mustard, grilled until it's oozing, this sandwich is the king of grilled cheeses!

What does croque mean in English? ›

Meanings of "croque" in English Spanish Dictionary : 3 result(s)
CategoryEnglish
1Generalblow to the head
2Generalco*ckle
Maritime
3Maritimeboat hook
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What can I use instead of gruyere in a croque monsieur? ›

If you can't find Gruyere then Emmenthal would be a good substitute. However if neither of these cheeses are available in your area then we suggest using a combination of half mature (sharp) cheddar and half firm mozzarella, to give stretchy, stringily melting cheese with a good flavour.

What does croque mean in croque monsieur? ›

The word croque comes from the verb croquer, meaning “to bite” in French and monsieur means “mister” or “sir.” Like many recipe origin stories there's a few different versions, but most place the croque monsieur showing up in the early 1900s.

Why is it called croque monsieur? ›

The Croque Monsieur, a gentleman's sandwich

The name comes from the word croquer, meaning to bite, and monsieur, meaning mister, translating overall as gentleman's sandwich.

What is the difference between a Monte Cristo sandwich and a croque monsieur? ›

A Monte Cristo sandwich is a variation of the croque monsieur, but with the addition of sliced turkey added the ham and Swiss cheese. Also, this sandwich is dipped in an egg batter, like French toast, and pan-fried instead of grilled, until golden brown.

Do French people eat croque monsieur? ›

Croque monsieur is a popular dish in France. It consists of ham, cheese, and bread. There are many variations of the dish, such as croquet Madame and croque Provençale.

What country is croque monsieur from? ›

France's most famous sandwich, the croque monsieur, is one such dish. On the surface, it's nothing more than a warm ham and cheese sandwich. But the croque monsieur is a perfectly harmonious and delightfully decadent sandwich, and its preparation is something of an art.

What does croque monsieur mean in English? ›

[kʀɔkməsjø ] invariable masculine noun. toasted ham and cheese sandwich. Collins French-English Dictionary © by HarperCollins Publishers.

Do you eat croque monsieur with your hands? ›

While the croque-monsieur can be eaten with the hands, which in some ways is the definition of a sandwich, its spouse the croque-madame cannot be. That's because a croque-madame is identical to a croque monsieur, except with a runny fried egg added on top.

Do you eat a croque monsieur with a fork? ›

In addition to forking pizza and frites, the flat open face sandwiches called tartines and the grilled cheese croqoe monsieur are alwats eaten with utensils. Even the local falafel stand supplies a fork.

Why is it called a croque monsieur? ›

The Origin Story

Most croque monsieur origin stories point to Le Bel Age café and proprietor Michel Lunarca as the instigator of the croque. It's said that around 1910, the so-called “crunchy mister” got its name when Lunarca told patrons his broiled sandwiches featured “mister meat.”

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