Croque Monsieur

Croque-monsieur Also: Croque monsieur
Gluten: Likely contains restriction
Dairy: Likely contains restriction
Vegetarian: Likely contains restriction

A baked ham and cheese sandwich topped with a rich Béchamel sauce.

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

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The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.

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 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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