Croque Madame
The
Croque Madame is a
ham and
cheese sandwich, dipped in
egg and then broiled, topped with a
fried egg à cheval, and topped with a
Mornay or
Béchamel sauce, served (hot) in the bistros of
Paris.
The origin of the name is shrouded in mystery. Presumably it is derived from the croque Monsieur, or vice-versa. Croque comes from the verb croquer which means to crunch or to munch.
See also: French toast