5 from 54 votes
Croque Monsieur
Croque Monsieur sandwiches are made from firm white bread spread with a mayonnaise and Dijon mustard mixture, layered with Swiss cheese and deli ham, then dipped in an egg and milk wash before pan-frying to a golden crust. The exterior yields a crisp, buttery shell, while the melted cheese and ham inside provide a savory, creamy filling, resulting in a rich, comforting snack or light meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
614 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
French, American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 8 lices white bread firm
- 4 lices swiss cheese
- 8 lices ham deli
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 egg
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Mix mayo and mustard in a small bowl. Spread onto 4 bread slices. Add cheese and ham to each bread slice. Place the other slice of bread on top of the ham.
- Meanwhile, whisk eggs and milk in a pie plate until well blended.
- Place butter in a skillet and melt.
- Dip each sandwich in egg mixture (make sure all sides are coated), then place in buttered pan. Fry until golden brown on both sides (a few minutes on each side).
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Notes
- Air fryer method: bake sandwiches at 375-400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, then broil 1-2 minutes per side.
- Assemble sandwiches in advance and store airtight in fridge until ready to dip and fry.
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days or freeze 1-2 months; reheat via oven, toaster oven, skillet, or microwave.
- Coat all bread sides with egg mixture but do not soak to avoid sogginess.
- Use firm breads like sourdough, brioche, or thick-cut sandwich bread for best texture.
- Mini versions can be made with baguette slices.
- For Croque Madame, top sandwich with a fried egg with runny yolk.
Nutrition Information
Calories
614kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
221mg
(74%)
Sodium
1219mg
(51%)
Potassium
325mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
815IU
(16%)
Calcium
412mg
(41%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 614
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 614kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 221mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 1219mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 815IU | 16% |
| Calcium | 412mg | 41% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.