Type | Sandwich |
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Place of origin | France |
Serving temperature | Hot |
Main ingredients | Bread, butter, ham (typically boiled), cheese (typically Gruyère), pepper and salt |
Variations | Croque madame |
A croque monsieur (French pronunciation: [kʁɔk məsjø]) is a hot sandwich made with ham and cheese. The word "croque" comes from the French for "to bite".