How to Use croque monsieur in a Sentence

croque monsieur

noun
  • The two ordered the croque monsieur, gratin de macaroni and a side of fries.
    — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 11 May 2025
  • The shop also sells croque monsieur and reuben sandwiches as well as quiches.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 13 Jan. 2021
  • There was also an espresso bar with more dessert, as well as crepe and croque monsieur carts for late-night sustenance.
    — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2023
  • As her croque monsieur arrives, Ricci eyes the salad next to it and looks up at our waitress.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2023
  • There’s also a bistro with elegant-meets-cozy dishes like pork breast confit and raclette croque monsieur.
    — Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2023
  • The croque monsieur is a standout among them, prepared on thick-cut sourdough and slathered with creole mustard and béchamel.
    — Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2021
  • Think of the Italian beef, the French croque monsieur, a Rueben or patty melt, a shrimp poor boy.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Feb. 2021
  • The restaurant serves French classics like quail paté en croûte, ham and comté croque monsieur, and three flavors of soufflés.
    — Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 5 Oct. 2016
  • Cow croque monsieur paneer cheese triangles say cheese cauliflower cheese say cheese edam.
    — Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 1 July 2020
  • Trays of crab meat salad, mini croque monsieurs and skewers of prosciutto and melon sat nearby.
    — Lulu Yilun Chen, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Perhaps pan bagnat with olive tapenade; jambon-beurre with ham and butter, a croque monsieur — and snag some sweet-treat stocking-stuffers.
    — Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Brunch offerings include a croque monsieur, eggs benedict, and a short stack of lemon ricotta pancakes.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2021
  • Diners can enjoy croquettes, escargot, croque monsieur, and more.
    — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Fair trade organic coffees and teas are the perfect complement to a flaky croissant, mango tart, or croque monsieur.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2022
  • Fair trade organic coffees and teas are the perfect complements to a flaky croissant, mango tart, or croque monsieur.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2022
  • This charming French cafe and bakery serves pastries, fresh bread and classic French dishes like quiche and croque monsieurs.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
  • An onsite kitchen will prepare simple foods to pair with the wines, like salmon rillettes, croque monsieur sandwiches and charcuterie plates.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 9 June 2022
  • Inspired by a croque monsieur, these Ham-and-Cheese Sliders feature a creamy béchamel sauce and Gruyère.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The lot gets toasted under the broiler, allowing the sauce to char and melt into a velvety smooth shawl over this restaurant-worthy croque monsieur.
    — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Despite the snow and bitter cold, cars pulled up to the window to order menu items like mac and cheese, chicken noodle salad and French croque monsieur.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025
  • The breakfast and brunch menu includes French toast, biscuits and gravy, croque monsieur, eggs benedict and Belgian waffles.
    — Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Later on, the easygoing, all-day menu caters to any cravings, from caviar and oysters to a casual croque monsieur, or competent steak tartare.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
  • Downstairs, Gazette, the hotel’s Parisian-style bistro, serves up hearty French classics like brie baguettes and croque monsieur for breakfast.
    — Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Its savory menu lists classics like croque monsieur, quiche Lorraine, quiche Provence and gougeres — a puff pastry with gruyère and Parmesan.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 July 2024
  • Options include mussels, Burgundy snails, quiche Lorraine, salmon and spinach eggs benedict, croque monsieur and a creamy mushroom and turkey stew.
    — Georgann Yara, azcentral, 15 Nov. 2019
  • The French restaurant serves escargots, croque monsieur and lobster crepes during breakfast and lunch, and boeuf Bourguignon, moules frites and poulet roti for dinner.
    — Hadley Tomicki, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2019
  • There’s stalwart Buvette on Grove, going strong since 2009, and their fantastic croque monsieurs.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The hotel's lobby lounge is another highlight, offering a relaxed atmosphere where guests can enjoy snacks like the indulgent croque monsieur.
    — Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro will have a booth offering croque monsieur, beef bourguignon, beet salad, French baguette avec beurre, and crème brulée.
    — Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2022
  • Mildly tangy mustard and buttery Gruyère are a perfect croque monsieur–esque combination (and a nice change of pace from typical crouton seasonings).
    — Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2022

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