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Croque monsieur

From the video “Ina Garten's Croque Monsieur | Barefoot Contessa | Food Network” by Food Network. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food Network. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~50 min
est.
Serves
~4
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Cost
~$3.29*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$18.71* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
11

Ingredients

May contain gluten, dairy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$9.88*for the batch in the video
~$3.29*per serving

You save about ~$18.71* per serving (85% less*) than ordering it out — ~$56.12* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario bistro plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

4 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 5 predicted from typical costs · not priced: gruyere cheese

* Estimate, not a quote: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bistro plate at ~$22, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving435 kcal · 22% of 2,000
Fat20 g25%
Saturated fat9.5 g48%
Sodium2,710 mg118%
Carbohydrate36 g13%
Fiber3.4 g12%
Total sugars8.4 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein28 g56%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+11 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 9 of 11 ingredient lines (90% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for bread, mustard, baked virginia ham, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: nutmeg. Not matched to nutrient data: gruyere cheese. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • baking sheet
  • knife

What the video didn’t say

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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Food Network’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Croque monsieur

What makes Food Network's Croque monsieur recipe and technique special?

Food Network's take on Croque monsieur focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing European flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Sauce can lump if milk isn't heated or stirring isn't constant. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Croque monsieur at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Croque monsieur recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Croque monsieur ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Croque monsieur can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food Network's Croque monsieur?

This recipe utilizes approximately 11 ingredients across 11 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Croque monsieur?

The official cooking video by Food Network is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.