Easy, Cheesy Croque Monsieur Recipe | Jacques Pépin Cooking at Home | KQED

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  • Опубліковано 23 тра 2023
  • Next time you've got a need for cheese, try Jacques Pépin's recipe for croque monsieur. This French bistro version of a sandwich classic is even simpler than an American grilled cheese. Instead of standing at the stove and flipping, this sandwich slides into the oven after assembly, baking at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. A homey lunchtime favorite.
    What you'll need:
    4 slices of bread, 4 slices of Swiss cheese, 4 slices of ham, 4 tsp butter
    Jacques Pépin Cooking At Home: Croque Monsier
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  • @thomasdecarlo8543
    @thomasdecarlo8543 Рік тому +476

    This man feels like a family member to me. It is always the little things with him that fascinate me like cutting the ham in half so the bread edge has a straight edge of ham. Watching him alone is like Christmas Day. Watching him and Julia together was liking having two Christmas days in one.

    • @jackmace6531
      @jackmace6531 Рік тому +7

      When he did that I just couldn't believe it. I couldn't help but start laughing with glee. For some reason it just makes me so happy. Then also like him just saying "things change" and snapping up a loose piece of ham in the same breath I was cracking up

    • @chilaw2004
      @chilaw2004 Рік тому +7

      Couldn’t agree more. Started watching him on local PBS as a newlywed and continued through all of his series since (especially his show with Julia), some several times now. He’s an enduring treasure. Highly recommend his book “The Apprentice” too!

    • @Redskies453
      @Redskies453 Рік тому

      Do this with your omelets. Semi circle omelet in an 8 inch pan, line up the right angle of the quarter circle with opposite bread corners. I do mine with cheese and jalapeño sauce.

    • @user-ij4yi6mb1f
      @user-ij4yi6mb1f 11 місяців тому

      What is (Islam ❤️) ?
      Islam is the name of the religion, or more properly the ‘way of life’, which God (Allah) has revealed and which was practiced by all of the Prophets and Messengers of God that He sent to mankind. Even the name stands out unique among other
      distorted religions in that it means a state of being; it does not refer to any particular person, such as Christianity, Buddhism or Zoroastrianism; a tribe like Judaism; or a nation like Hinduism. The root Arabic word from which Islam is derived implies peace, safety, salutation, protection, blamelessness, wholesomeness, submission, acceptance, surrender, and salvation. Islam specifically means being in the state of submission to God, worshipping Him Alone, and reverently accepting and obeying His Law. Through this submission, the peace, security, and wholesome well-being implied in its literal meaning is achieved. Hence, a Muslim or Muslimah is a person (male or female) in that state of submission. A person’s Islam weakens through sins, ignorance, and wrong-doing, and becomes nullified in totality by associating partners with God or disbelieving in Him.

    • @TastyTardis
      @TastyTardis 11 місяців тому +6

      @@user-ij4yi6mb1f But in Islam I can't eat ham and such can't make Croque Monsieur. I'm sorry but I'll have to go with Croque Monsieur.

  • @johnhrussell8573
    @johnhrussell8573 11 місяців тому +93

    I love the way that he says "Things change" and leaves it at that, instead of being hung up in the past.

  • @anthonylawrence5190
    @anthonylawrence5190 Рік тому +403

    I could watch Mr. Pepin all day.

  • @gregl.7465
    @gregl.7465 Рік тому +40

    “…but you know, things change.” Indeed they do.

    • @vel2118
      @vel2118 17 днів тому

      everything changes except change itself

  • @griffinmcpherson16
    @griffinmcpherson16 Рік тому +18

    I find this man incredibly comforting

  • @realinohio
    @realinohio Місяць тому +18

    I was eating in my hotel in Bogota Colombia years ago and look up to see Jacques Pepin sitting at the table next to me. I had to say hello He was very nice

    • @kqed
      @kqed  Місяць тому +4

      He's genuinely kind. What a treat to bump into him!

  • @adrianthomas6899
    @adrianthomas6899 10 днів тому +2

    I’m so impressed, the sign of true genius is simplicity

  • @billc6087
    @billc6087 Рік тому +136

    0:34 I love how he carefully slices the first piece of ham and when we need a little more he just rips the second piece! So wonderful!

    • @Solid_Jackson
      @Solid_Jackson 10 місяців тому +1

      Wtf 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @f.g.5967
      @f.g.5967 10 місяців тому +3

      pulled pork

  • @benkilledit
    @benkilledit Рік тому +11

    Support public broadcasting without it we would have never have been introduced to a gem like Mr. Pepin.

    • @Kingfisher1215
      @Kingfisher1215 Рік тому +2

      Public broadcasting was the only place you could get cooking shows years ago. Jacque, Julia, Graham Ker, Jeff Smith, and others used to have shows.

  • @M1xBlender
    @M1xBlender 5 місяців тому +16

    My favorite thing is how casually he brings up old school definitions of things, like how a croque madam was just chicken and there was no egg involved. No spite, no bitterness.
    "things change"

  • @shyamdevadas6099
    @shyamdevadas6099 Рік тому +67

    Jacques is a national treasure. If I had to choose one celebrity chef to teach children to cook, it would be him. He's not bombastic, flamboyant, or edgy. He doesn't intimidate or posture. Instead, he conveys simplicity without dumbing-down the need for technique and good ingredients. He also does this FAST, in real time! But, his true magic comes from the way he weaves in the tradition, sentiment, and cultural significance of these foods. My mother is 92 and when she watches Jacques its as if she is watching a member of her own family. I wish we had more of this spiritual generosity in the programs we watch.

    • @DARRBEV
      @DARRBEV 11 місяців тому +2

      You got it , for me he is cooking at its purest form in beauty. He is my family.

    • @Solid_Jackson
      @Solid_Jackson 10 місяців тому +1

      But he’s not….

    • @tbone5040
      @tbone5040 8 місяців тому +1

      I totally love the lack of "Bam!!!!" or any of the other affectations so common with many people cooking for social media.

    • @ViperT24
      @ViperT24 Місяць тому +1

      And the way he casually accepts that the Croque Madame has changed over the years...too many chefs have this ridiculous rigid thinking, that the first incarnation of a dish is the ONLY way it can ever be served, and here's this dude, a legit French gourmet chef, just casually brushing it off like "yeah, things change, whatever"...so much respect

    • @shyamdevadas6099
      @shyamdevadas6099 Місяць тому +1

      @@ViperT24 I agree in principle, but what you suggest couldn't be an absolute in history. Ingredients change over time due to a variety of reasons. Cuisine would never evolve and we would be eating the same stuff today that they had centuries ago.

  • @micntr
    @micntr Рік тому +215

    I love how the French make the most basic things seem so luxurious. “I present to you a la ham and ch-I mean croque monsieur.”

    • @kqed
      @kqed  Рік тому +19

      😆

    • @avecsellers
      @avecsellers Рік тому +44

      I mean croque monsieur just means a "Mr Crispy" or "Mr Crunchy." It doesn't sound luxurious to a French person

    • @worldcitizeng6507
      @worldcitizeng6507 9 місяців тому +23

      ​@@avecsellerswell, the monsieur part.. .. calling a ham and cheese sandwich Mr 😁

    • @jr2saints
      @jr2saints 8 місяців тому +3

      ​@avecsellers well no shit

    • @vladgladkov237
      @vladgladkov237 5 місяців тому +1

      Thank a lot good video

  • @autumnstarrs
    @autumnstarrs 2 місяці тому +10

    I didn't know about Chef Pepin until I saw something where Anthony Bourdain mentioned him. Now I watch/ listen to his videos to calm my brain. What a treasure I missed out on but it's been great getting to know him the last few years through these videos. 😊

    • @mham1330
      @mham1330 Місяць тому +1

      Sounds like that you have a lot of catching up to do. He not only cooks, but he also does art work as well plus he has cook books out on the market for people to buy, enjoy, and learn from.😊

  • @TheDkbohde
    @TheDkbohde Рік тому +5

    This is the first video I have seen with Mr. Pepin. I am a fan.

  • @m.-fp8rd
    @m.-fp8rd 9 місяців тому +14

    So simple, yet once again I learned something new (cutting the ham for a straight edge). Loved how easily Jacques noted how things change over time when talking about Croque Madame and todays egg on top vs. the chicken filling he was familiar with from back in the day.
    You ever cease to inspire. Thank you Chef!

  • @joaovitorjoaovitor
    @joaovitorjoaovitor Рік тому +46

    Jacques has such a passion for cooking, but also for teaching. He is a treasure!

    • @elusivelectron
      @elusivelectron 10 місяців тому +1

      I sould love this sandwich with mustard and pickles.

    • @The3Storms
      @The3Storms Місяць тому

      @@elusivelectronadd pulled pork and you’ve got a crunchy Cubano.

  • @scootchieandboo7475
    @scootchieandboo7475 11 місяців тому +6

    I love the left over crusts with a bowl of split pea n ham soup.

  • @GRAFHC
    @GRAFHC Рік тому +9

    Always nice to see him in new videos... just an absolute legend.

  • @rolytnz
    @rolytnz 10 місяців тому +39

    Only Jacques Pépin can make a ham-and-cheese toastie look like a gourmet meal.

    • @rick1368
      @rick1368 9 місяців тому +1

      I tried, it's actually better with a kraft single lmao

    • @Bisonzilla
      @Bisonzilla 6 місяців тому +2

      Kraft single? 🤮

    • @worldcitizeng6507
      @worldcitizeng6507 6 місяців тому

      @@rick1368 don't tell the French! They'll be insulted 😅 you must use formage

  • @jbjacobs9514
    @jbjacobs9514 Рік тому +8

    I remember when I used to watch him on PBS, I also ran out and bought his cookbooks! I love you Mr. Pepin; thank you for so many wonderful recipes and wonderful recipes - my heart feels warm and happy to see you here - you also make me remember my mom and dad, who were both huge fans of yours!

  • @madelinejones9745
    @madelinejones9745 Рік тому +23

    one of my favorite sandwiches done by my favorite chef ♡

  • @oscaravila2481
    @oscaravila2481 5 днів тому

    Adorable old man making a snack

  • @JCrashB
    @JCrashB Рік тому +9

    I'd simply inhale that. Merci beaucoup Monsieur Pépin!

  • @shawnamericanrebel5676
    @shawnamericanrebel5676 Рік тому

    THANK YOU MR. PEPIN for all you have done 🫡

  • @robertsterner2145
    @robertsterner2145 Рік тому +1

    It's always a pleasure to see the master at work.

  • @andrewwalley9589
    @andrewwalley9589 Рік тому

    The anticipation for these videos never gets old. Keep them coming!

  • @NT312
    @NT312 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for so many years of your teachings, Monsieur Pépin! ❤❤

  • @myturn1274
    @myturn1274 Рік тому

    He is a gift for humanity. Food is how we show love. Thank you 😊

  • @sheltiepeas
    @sheltiepeas Рік тому +7

    Thank you Chef Pepin! ❤

  • @feedwinnie
    @feedwinnie Рік тому

    I'm so happy Jaques is back on UA-cam!!! ❤

  • @PeterWiernicki
    @PeterWiernicki Рік тому

    Jacques Pepin is my favorite chef of all time.

  • @happycat3399
    @happycat3399 6 місяців тому +2

    He can make any dish seem more elegant than it even realized it was 😀 Toasted ham and cheese in the oven… yummm. ( and not as messy!) Pepin style. Presenting The Croque Monsieur ❤️❤️❤️

  • @RonaldOlszewski
    @RonaldOlszewski Рік тому +39

    Other cooking channels: "here's a recipe that takes 20 ingredients and 2 hours time
    Jacque's channel: "Here's a 4 ingredient sandwich that takes 15 minutes"

    • @yankis.
      @yankis. 5 місяців тому

      I mean... it's a sandwich, not a French onion soup

    • @EarthChickadee
      @EarthChickadee 3 місяці тому

      He's got an easy French Onion soup you should check out. Easy and really doesn't take much time nor "effort" really. @@yankis.

  • @ilzambongo1401
    @ilzambongo1401 Рік тому +8

    Só simple and straightforward. Besides it's always good to watch Mr. Pepin. Thanks for posting this

  • @cavemanrob
    @cavemanrob Рік тому +1

    Youngest son's favorite lunchtime!

  • @AaronThomas8
    @AaronThomas8 Рік тому +2

    Such good memories of watching him in my grandmother's kitchen on a tiny black and white TV broadcast from our local PBS station ❤

  • @Jae..9..
    @Jae..9.. 11 місяців тому

    I love Mr. Pepin! I’ve watched him since I was a child.

  • @sadikalsayedi5369
    @sadikalsayedi5369 Рік тому

    Watching his videos make my day better.

  • @newtownproductions
    @newtownproductions Рік тому

    Watching Mr. Pepin the whole day. Thanks Chef.

  • @micherunnett5492
    @micherunnett5492 Рік тому +3

    I made these with a soft fried egg in the centre and jam dip(for me) for hungover chefs on Sunday mornings, I never knew it was an actual recipe. 40 years later thanks to JP I realize they were humouring me

  • @adnanefakir8260
    @adnanefakir8260 11 місяців тому

    Grandma is really lucky to have him

  • @Orson_Welp
    @Orson_Welp Рік тому +1

    The color on that bread is delightful

  • @eternelfumier2187
    @eternelfumier2187 9 місяців тому +2

    Magnifique ce repas Jacques 🙏🙏🙏

  • @warrens6479
    @warrens6479 Рік тому +1

    So lovely and simple. I love the variations that add bechamel to the bread and grilled and baked with melted cheese on the top.

  • @timothyszabo7236
    @timothyszabo7236 Рік тому +3

    Easy Croque Monsieur of the gods!!! That looks good!!!

  • @blt4life112
    @blt4life112 Рік тому +27

    I can't get over how perfectly even the browning is. I'm definitely gonna try the oven next time.

    • @DARRBEV
      @DARRBEV 11 місяців тому +5

      I thought the same, bet I can't do that first time, but I will try. Lol

  • @DARRBEV
    @DARRBEV 11 місяців тому

    So many of my favourite cooks I learnt from Peppin. He is a god.

  • @awesomemom533
    @awesomemom533 11 місяців тому

    I love Jacques Pepin 😊

  • @wwland
    @wwland Місяць тому

    A true master.

  • @dstrohlds
    @dstrohlds Рік тому +2

    Jacques, I've been watching you for years now, old videos and new. You, are my favorite chef. You take your time, make complicated processes simple, and have taught me so much through out the years. Thank you for still sharing your passion. We all appreciate it, and many of us will hand down what we learn from you. Cheers, to Jacques!

  • @JustFrikenRy
    @JustFrikenRy Рік тому +1

    Thank you Jacques for all that you do.

    • @french.blackdevil1967
      @french.blackdevil1967 Рік тому

      My daughter and l don't like béchamel and l do my croque monsieur like this since 40 years.... She is 11 and me 56

  • @JohnBasedowYoda
    @JohnBasedowYoda 7 місяців тому +1

    I’ve never seen anything browned so perfectly and evenly

  • @Mary-sd6bo
    @Mary-sd6bo 10 місяців тому

    Simple and delicious...thank you Mr. Pepin.

  • @patallen5095
    @patallen5095 Рік тому

    Thank You, Monsieur Pepin!! 👍

  • @nicholasdomitraschuk1689
    @nicholasdomitraschuk1689 11 місяців тому

    LOVE THIS SANDWICH

  • @robertmarks713
    @robertmarks713 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge, Chef Pépin! You, Sir, are a Legend!

  • @timothyhays1817
    @timothyhays1817 5 місяців тому +1

    Always loved he snacks on the trimmings.

  • @jpeezie3192
    @jpeezie3192 Рік тому

    God bless this man

  • @marksummers666
    @marksummers666 10 місяців тому

    ive watched this 50x, easily. i'll never get tired of it.

  • @StacyK0731
    @StacyK0731 Рік тому +13

    Wow!! The whole time I'm watching this I'm thinking "ok, grilled ham and cheese just with a fancy French word" then he throws a curve ball and bakes it and trims it and totally takes it to a whole new level!! I shouldn't be amazed because OfCourse this is Jacques Pepin we are talking about, and I adore him. He never disappoints!! Jacques if you're ever in Central Florida I'll treat to the best restaurant money can buy 🙂 xoxox

    • @nocraic
      @nocraic Рік тому +3

      He doesn't want to go to Wendys

    • @hungrydad7537
      @hungrydad7537 Рік тому +1

      😂😂😂😂 Seriously cutting the crust off is throwing a curve ball to you and baking it OMG have you been living under a rock your whole life this is the worst example of a croak monsieur ever

  • @SpaceMiner007
    @SpaceMiner007 Рік тому +1

    Thanks again, Chief Chef!

  • @bonnadowns524
    @bonnadowns524 Рік тому

    Thanks you Jacques 🙏🤩👌

  • @felixbull1604
    @felixbull1604 Рік тому +1

    I'm learning so much, such a fun video.

  • @Doodlepopper
    @Doodlepopper 9 місяців тому +1

    Never have I ever been so mesmerised by a ham and cheese toastie

    • @sianwarwick633
      @sianwarwick633 Місяць тому

      I never really toast ham and cheese sandwich

  • @louisedost8476
    @louisedost8476 10 місяців тому

    Love his voice! I could listen to him talk all day😮❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊‼️❤️😊

  • @karengarcia4939
    @karengarcia4939 Рік тому +4

    Looks delish. Easy Peasy. Thank you for the quick to make cheese and ham sandwich or bites to pass around. 🙂

  • @barbarasullivan6752
    @barbarasullivan6752 Рік тому +1

    I make sure to have this when I'm in paris. Yum.😊

  • @charlescabana7849
    @charlescabana7849 2 місяці тому

    Always learn something. Thank you.

  • @bb001a
    @bb001a 10 місяців тому

    I've just discovered this guy, fantastic, thank you UA-cam.

  • @saynotop2w
    @saynotop2w Рік тому

    Such a simple yet great tasting meal

  • @algini12
    @algini12 3 місяці тому

    Addition by subtraction. It makes his Croque Monsieur better than others I've tried. Or any other cheese sandwich for that matter. As few ingredients as possible, and don't mess with it. And that holds true for for decades of his recipes I have made. His shows taught me how to cook. Started as a young man copying his recipes from a VCR. Now at old age, still coping his recipes from the internet. This still blows my mind.

  • @dr.danosullivan9269
    @dr.danosullivan9269 Рік тому +48

    The croque monsieurs that I ate in France were toasted like this, but there was a layer of bechamel and extra cheese on the top. So good!

    • @MisterDutch93
      @MisterDutch93 Рік тому +1

      I’ve gotten the bechamel version more often in Belgium than in France to be honest, but both are great in their own way. Crispy or creamy, just do what you like!

    • @shadowblack1987
      @shadowblack1987 11 місяців тому +13

      Croque monsieur is with bechamel. Thats how its always been, without it, it's a ham and cheese sandwich.

    • @handleOfParabellum08
      @handleOfParabellum08 11 місяців тому

      @@shadowblack1987 Bechamel instead of butter?

    • @Genlsis
      @Genlsis 11 місяців тому +12

      @@shadowblack1987 so to be clear, You are correcting Jacques Pepin on a French dish?

    • @michaelknight5382
      @michaelknight5382 11 місяців тому +5

      @@Genlsis @shadowblack1987 in the words of Bourdain: "I feel that if Jacques Pepin shows you how to make an omelet, the matter is pretty much settled. That's God talking." Furthermore: "When Jacques Pepin tells you this is how you do it? That’s how you f------- do it!"

  • @Alla-sv6cq
    @Alla-sv6cq Місяць тому

    Professional,beautiful,appetizing!Thank you!👑👌

  • @kristinabolba1351
    @kristinabolba1351 11 місяців тому

    love you omg thank you.

  • @dirtporcelain
    @dirtporcelain Рік тому

    Love Mr. and Mrs. Crunchy

  • @examoseley2
    @examoseley2 Рік тому +3

    You’re the best!!

  • @master00booya
    @master00booya Рік тому

    Thank you chef

  • @annetteclardie7121
    @annetteclardie7121 10 місяців тому

    So a grilled ham and cheese baked in an oven. This makes it look so much more delicious! 😋

  • @eldorondable
    @eldorondable 11 місяців тому

    Merci Jacques

  • @syedrehanfida
    @syedrehanfida Рік тому

    Thank you!

  • @samanthababe716
    @samanthababe716 Рік тому +6

    Yummy looks so good 🧡👍👍

  • @stooge81
    @stooge81 Рік тому

    Oftentimes our greatest national treasures are imported. Thanks for keeping it real, Jacques.

  • @parv25
    @parv25 10 місяців тому

    I dont know why, but this man amazes me!

  • @HELIXGHOST
    @HELIXGHOST Рік тому

    Fabulous jacques. Love from Montreal Quebec.

  • @afterburner94
    @afterburner94 11 місяців тому

    Ohlalala mais chef Pépin est un maitre de l'ASMR! Incroyable ! Video supdr relaxante et qui donne faim!

  • @SRGoldfish
    @SRGoldfish 5 місяців тому +1

    Cooking made simple. Love it. Making it tomorrow.

    • @kqed
      @kqed  5 місяців тому

      Happy cooking!

  • @kwekwlos
    @kwekwlos Рік тому

    Looks great, I'm gonna try to make it myself

  • @chaddawgpanisi294
    @chaddawgpanisi294 Рік тому +3

    2023 Jacques Pepin chef Jacques Pepin master class classes recpite favorite dishing food

  • @andreasjacovides4800
    @andreasjacovides4800 10 місяців тому

    Wonderful ❤

  • @kloppmonster
    @kloppmonster Рік тому +1

    Just came home from a 12h shift, all i wanted to see is a good man making a Croque Monsieur and i wish i had one right now.

  • @jonschouela
    @jonschouela Рік тому

    i love jacques pepin

  • @aeharder
    @aeharder Рік тому +6

    I love Jacque so much. This is somehow so nosalgic, even though I don't know him, never ate this sandwich, and didn't know who he was until 5 days ago.

    • @maryannie2621
      @maryannie2621 Рік тому

      You will always be able to read his books. Start with The Apprentice.

    • @worldcitizeng6507
      @worldcitizeng6507 9 місяців тому

      Seriously?😮 his lengdary omelet is a master class and he used to cooked for French president

  • @DominicMagrinoMassageTherapist

    I love him so much

  • @barbarahamilton3561
    @barbarahamilton3561 Рік тому

    Merci .!
    Bon appétit 😋

  • @LoneWolf_RO
    @LoneWolf_RO 11 місяців тому

    bruh where have u been....1st video i see from this guy and i LOVE IT!!

  • @ArtWithJanineLiza
    @ArtWithJanineLiza Рік тому

    Love this. A great way to prepare ham and cheese. 🙂

  • @teddyboy252
    @teddyboy252 9 місяців тому +1

    Great chef

  • @Skelterz
    @Skelterz 11 місяців тому

    For me it’s the way he says “Things change” it makes the video I came back for that alone.

  • @briangeraghty1555
    @briangeraghty1555 11 місяців тому

    Fabulous

  • @lilafeldman8630
    @lilafeldman8630 11 місяців тому

    Lol, I used to take care of an elderly lady whose husband was French, and lived in France for a while. She love this. It means a man rolled up in a blanket of bread!