Croque Monsieur
A baked ham and cheese sandwich topped with a rich Béchamel sauce.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- white bread (Gluten)
- ham
- Gruyère cheese (Dairy)
- milk (Dairy)
- butter (Dairy)
- flour (Gluten)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- wheat flour
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionContains milk, butter, and cheese in both the filling and the Béchamel sauce.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionMade with white bread and a flour-thickened Béchamel sauce.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not used.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTree nuts are not used.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish ingredients.
Egg-Free
Check with staffWhile the sandwich itself is egg-free, it is often prepared on shared griddles or baked alongside Croque Madames (which feature a fried egg).
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish ingredients.
Soy-Free
Likely OKSoy is not used.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not used.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains sliced ham.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Contains milk, butter, and cheese in both the filling and the Béchamel sauce. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Made with white bread and a flour-thickened Béchamel sauce. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not used. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Tree nuts are not used. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish ingredients. |
| Egg-Free | Check with staff | While the sandwich itself is egg-free, it is often prepared on shared griddles or baked alongside Croque Madames (which feature a fried egg). |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish ingredients. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | Soy is not used. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not used. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains sliced ham. |
Key risk: The sandwich is coated in Béchamel sauce, which is a classic mother sauce made from a butter-and-flour roux cooked with milk.
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