Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Croque monsieur on plate - Vladimir Mironov/Getty Images The French have a way of elevating simple cuisine, including sandwiches.

There are a lot of great sandwiches in the world. Among those that always seem to make the list of the most beloved are Vietnam's banh mi, Louisiana's po' boy, Cuba's Cuban, Philly's cheesesteak, and ...

The perfect Croque Monsieur or Croque Madame is a simple creation. However, if you try to order one in an American restaurant, you’ll likely receive a quizzical look. Not so if you ordered a grilled ...

The ham-and-melted-cheese sandwich known as a croque monsieur becomes a croque madame with the addition of a poached or fried egg on top. Pictured above is a croque madame.. Toast the bread very ...

The original croque monsieur became famous in the early part of the 20th century, when cafes and bars started putting it on their menus. The original croque monsieur became famous in the early part of ...