Butter an 8-by-4-inch loaf pan and line with oiled parchment paper. Begin layering the croque monsieur by lining the bottom of the loaf pan with bread (use 2 slices for each layer). Dot the first ...

you have a croque monsieur. To create a croque madame, you add a fried egg on top, right before serving (here's how to cook sunny side up eggs with no raw whites). The domed egg looks like a woman ...

Mary Berry’s “quick and easy” take on the croque monsieur makes for the ultimate breakfast sandwich to offer brunch guests. This French classic combines layers of smoky ham, rich Gruyère ...