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

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  • Опубликовано: 28 дек 2024

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  • @thomasdecarlo8543
    @thomasdecarlo8543 Год назад +601

    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 Год назад +8

      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 Год назад +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 Год назад

      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.

    • @التوحيداولا-ر5ب
      @التوحيداولا-ر5ب Год назад

      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 Год назад +7

      @@التوحيداولا-ر5ب 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.

  • @griffinmcpherson16
    @griffinmcpherson16 Год назад +67

    I find this man incredibly comforting

  • @johnhrussell8573
    @johnhrussell8573 Год назад +222

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

  • @anthonylawrence5190
    @anthonylawrence5190 Год назад +460

    I could watch Mr. Pepin all day.

  • @benkilledit
    @benkilledit Год назад +35

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

    • @Kingfisher1215
      @Kingfisher1215 Год назад +5

      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.

    • @drewmckenna7
      @drewmckenna7 5 месяцев назад

      Those days are long, long gone. Even with support of public broadcasting, no one cares about it, people are watching RUclips and other apps and that is how it will be from now on.

    • @andreww4751
      @andreww4751 Месяц назад

      support rumble, without it , youtube becomes a monopoly

  • @M1xBlender
    @M1xBlender Год назад +54

    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"

  • @gregl.7465
    @gregl.7465 Год назад +95

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

    • @vel2118
      @vel2118 7 месяцев назад

      everything changes except change itself

  • @shyamdevadas6099
    @shyamdevadas6099 Год назад +104

    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 Год назад +5

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

    • @Solid_Jackson
      @Solid_Jackson Год назад +1

      But he’s not….

    • @tbone5040
      @tbone5040 Год назад +6

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

    • @ViperT24
      @ViperT24 8 месяцев назад +3

      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 8 месяцев назад +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.

  • @autumnstarrs
    @autumnstarrs 9 месяцев назад +16

    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 8 месяцев назад +2

      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.😊

    • @grantsmith505
      @grantsmith505 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@mham1330
      Two of his books are fundamental to cooking
      Almost every knowledgeable chef I ever met are aware of his influence

    • @officialkw77
      @officialkw77 6 месяцев назад

      He's terrific. I just caught on a couple years ago as well, hehe. He was a chef for two French presidents, and invited to cook for the White House by Mrs Kennedy . .

  • @TheDkbohde
    @TheDkbohde Год назад +9

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

  • @Theseus9-cl7ol
    @Theseus9-cl7ol 2 месяца назад +16

    I heard Chef Jacques Pepin is in intensive care,......I hope he's ok and pulls through it. The World needs good chefs like him. To teach us young people how to cook properly!

    • @MichaelEgan66
      @MichaelEgan66 2 месяца назад +2

      He was hosting a cooking class at the Yale New Haven Hospital 6 days ago. Not a patient.

    • @Theseus9-cl7ol
      @Theseus9-cl7ol 2 месяца назад +1

      @@MichaelEgan66 Good to hear.

    • @MichaelEgan66
      @MichaelEgan66 2 месяца назад +1

      @@Theseus9-cl7ol No doubt. I've been watching Jacques for nearly 50 years.

    • @Theseus9-cl7ol
      @Theseus9-cl7ol 2 месяца назад +1

      @@MichaelEgan66 Oh that's cool, I imagine you are a pretty good cook then.

    • @MichaelEgan66
      @MichaelEgan66 2 месяца назад +2

      @Theseus9-cl7ol I do ok. Unfortunately I'm a disabled veteran so I can't really do any serious cooking anymore. My 26 year old son is my caregiver and I've been teaching him for nearly 20 years now and he's gotten very good. At this point I'm HIS sous chef. 🤭

  • @scootchieandboo
    @scootchieandboo Год назад +8

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

  • @micntr
    @micntr Год назад +390

    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  Год назад +33

      😆

    • @avecsellers
      @avecsellers Год назад +61

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

    • @worldcitizeng6507
      @worldcitizeng6507 Год назад +37

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

    • @jr2saints
      @jr2saints Год назад +4

      ​@avecsellers well no shit

    • @vladgladkov237
      @vladgladkov237 Год назад +2

      Thank a lot good video

  • @billc6087
    @billc6087 Год назад +145

    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 Год назад +2

      Wtf 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @f.g.5967
      @f.g.5967 Год назад +4

      pulled pork

    • @Paul-s7y4t
      @Paul-s7y4t 3 месяца назад

      And took the broken piece of ham he took from the cutting board and ate it. Hand to mouth. Cant do that anymore! French Chefs were always my favorite Chefs to work for. They are not afraid to teach you everything they know. And they really know how to enjoy their off time!

  • @Doodlepopper
    @Doodlepopper Год назад +2

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

    • @sianwarwick633
      @sianwarwick633 8 месяцев назад

      I never really toast ham and cheese sandwich

  • @realinohio
    @realinohio 8 месяцев назад +40

    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  8 месяцев назад +8

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

  • @joaovitorjoaovitor
    @joaovitorjoaovitor Год назад +48

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

    • @elusivelectron
      @elusivelectron Год назад +1

      I sould love this sandwich with mustard and pickles.

    • @The3Storms
      @The3Storms 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @timothyhays1817
    @timothyhays1817 Год назад +1

    Always loved he snacks on the trimmings.

  • @donmorris4399
    @donmorris4399 3 месяца назад +2

    So glad Chef Pépin is still with us!

  • @JohnBasedowYoda
    @JohnBasedowYoda Год назад +2

    I’ve never seen anything browned so perfectly and evenly

  • @m.-fp8rd
    @m.-fp8rd Год назад +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!

    • @roybatty4687
      @roybatty4687 5 месяцев назад

      You learned something new- cutting ham gives a straight edge? Wow.

    • @m.-fp8rd
      @m.-fp8rd 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@roybatty4687did you even watch the video and how (and why) Jacques cut the ham the way he did?

  • @ShakamotoKyoujyu
    @ShakamotoKyoujyu 3 месяца назад +4

    This doesn't even need a video ... Unless it's Pepin making it. In which case I'm watching it all the way through and second the link to everyone I know.

  • @Orson_Welp
    @Orson_Welp Год назад +1

    The color on that bread is delightful

  • @SeanStClair-cr9jl
    @SeanStClair-cr9jl 2 месяца назад +1

    Beautiful. He prepares every dish with such love.

  • @Kareemaboor-ir2qu
    @Kareemaboor-ir2qu 3 месяца назад +1

    Love when he eats while he cooks! Good asmr sounds

  • @adrianthomas6899
    @adrianthomas6899 7 месяцев назад +4

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

    • @majesty10xu15
      @majesty10xu15 4 месяца назад +1

      And he is also so humble. He's not arrogant like so many modern celebrity chefs today.

  • @djcandle3863
    @djcandle3863 3 месяца назад +1

    I been watching him since the 80’s. Still going strong. A hero in all home chefs hearts ❤

  • @vr46go87
    @vr46go87 Месяц назад

    Mr Pepin is a beautiful man and I love watching him on RUclips. What I didn’t know is the ham and cheese toasties my mum made every Sunday night was French bistro dining while we watched Bert Newton on New Faces down here in Australia in the early 80’s. I’m now 51 and still eating classical French cooking! 😂

  • @cavemanrob
    @cavemanrob Год назад +1

    Youngest son's favorite lunchtime!

  • @jessemiller2697
    @jessemiller2697 3 месяца назад +1

    I wish I had a grandpa like him, he cooked his whole life , and used it to bring people together. And he's alive.

  • @marksummers666
    @marksummers666 Год назад +1

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

  • @happycat3399
    @happycat3399 Год назад +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 ❤️❤️❤️

  • @JCrashB
    @JCrashB Год назад +9

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

  • @RonaldOlszewski
    @RonaldOlszewski Год назад +47

    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. Год назад

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

    • @EarthChickadee
      @EarthChickadee 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @jbjacobs9514
    @jbjacobs9514 Год назад +9

    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!

  • @GRAFHC
    @GRAFHC Год назад +10

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

  • @ThePhilneale
    @ThePhilneale 4 месяца назад +1

    A local restaurant served a croque madame. thicker bread slice, an open faced sandwich.gruyen and ham, with mustard with seeds , poached egg, and then I think bernaise sauce. Was a.great meal

  • @madelinejones9745
    @madelinejones9745 Год назад +23

    one of my favorite sandwiches done by my favorite chef ♡

  • @PNL_King
    @PNL_King 2 месяца назад

    He seems to get great joy from demonstrating and teaching. Even the most simple stuff he takes great care to not skip any steps.

  • @lilafeldman8630
    @lilafeldman8630 Год назад

    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!

  • @micherunnett5492
    @micherunnett5492 Год назад +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

  • @blt4life112
    @blt4life112 Год назад +28

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

    • @DARRBEV
      @DARRBEV Год назад +5

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

  • @Jae..9..
    @Jae..9.. Год назад

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

  • @PeterWiernicki
    @PeterWiernicki Год назад

    Jacques Pepin is my favorite chef of all time.

  • @SRGoldfish
    @SRGoldfish 11 месяцев назад +1

    Cooking made simple. Love it. Making it tomorrow.

    • @kqed
      @kqed  11 месяцев назад

      Happy cooking!

  • @myturn1274
    @myturn1274 Год назад

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

  • @NT312
    @NT312 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @Saknisa
    @Saknisa 6 месяцев назад

    This guy is a legend. Need more chefs eating the trimmings and spare bits as they cook. ONE OF US!

  • @StacyK0731
    @StacyK0731 Год назад +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 Год назад +3

      He doesn't want to go to Wendys

    • @hungrydad7537
      @hungrydad7537 Год назад +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

  • @DARRBEV
    @DARRBEV Год назад

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

  • @timothyszabo7236
    @timothyszabo7236 Год назад +3

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

  • @kloppmonster
    @kloppmonster Год назад +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.

  • @shawnamericanrebel5676
    @shawnamericanrebel5676 Год назад

    THANK YOU MR. PEPIN for all you have done 🫡

  • @sheltiepeas
    @sheltiepeas Год назад +7

    Thank you Chef Pepin! ❤

  • @eternelfumier2187
    @eternelfumier2187 Год назад +2

    Magnifique ce repas Jacques 🙏🙏🙏

  • @barbarasullivan6752
    @barbarasullivan6752 Год назад +1

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

  • @ilzambongo
    @ilzambongo Год назад +8

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

  • @dr.danosullivan9269
    @dr.danosullivan9269 Год назад +52

    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 Год назад +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 Год назад +14

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

    • @numcapsscroll
      @numcapsscroll Год назад

      @@shadowblack1987 Bechamel instead of butter?

    • @Genlsis
      @Genlsis Год назад +13

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

    • @michaelknight5382
      @michaelknight5382 Год назад +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!"

  • @adnanefakir8260
    @adnanefakir8260 Год назад

    Grandma is really lucky to have him

  • @robertsterner2145
    @robertsterner2145 Год назад +1

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

  • @PaypalBank
    @PaypalBank Год назад +2

    Ilovethefrench

  • @RileyMONeill
    @RileyMONeill Год назад +1

    Thank you Jacques for all that you do.

    • @french.blackdevil1967
      @french.blackdevil1967 Год назад

      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

  • @bb001a
    @bb001a Год назад

    I've just discovered this guy, fantastic, thank you RUclips.

  • @louisedost8476
    @louisedost8476 Год назад

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

  • @newtownproductions
    @newtownproductions Год назад

    Watching Mr. Pepin the whole day. Thanks Chef.

  • @rolytnz
    @rolytnz Год назад +38

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

    • @Bisonzilla
      @Bisonzilla Год назад +2

      Kraft single? 🤮

    • @worldcitizeng6507
      @worldcitizeng6507 Год назад

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

    • @roybatty4687
      @roybatty4687 5 месяцев назад

      No. It is easy to do.

  • @joseph_b319
    @joseph_b319 6 месяцев назад

    Ahhh yumm. The butter and cheese keeps Jacques young.

  • @TravelingBibliophile
    @TravelingBibliophile 11 месяцев назад +1

    I enjoyed many a croque monsieur when I was visiting Paris and wanted an inexpensive but delicious dejeuner

    • @kqed
      @kqed  11 месяцев назад

      So good!

  • @tillybinkieking7258
    @tillybinkieking7258 6 месяцев назад

    mmmm Monsieur Jacques, you make it look so simple and yet so delicious. Thank you.

  • @annetteclardie7121
    @annetteclardie7121 Год назад +1

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

  • @FM-ft8pe
    @FM-ft8pe 3 месяца назад

    So simple yet so elegant.

  • @stooge81
    @stooge81 Год назад

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

  • @Skelterz
    @Skelterz Год назад

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

  • @patriciamurray5189
    @patriciamurray5189 4 месяца назад

    Thank you, Chef! You inspire me! 💕💕

  • @aeharder
    @aeharder Год назад +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 Год назад

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

    • @worldcitizeng6507
      @worldcitizeng6507 Год назад

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

  • @sadikalsayedi5369
    @sadikalsayedi5369 Год назад

    Watching his videos make my day better.

  • @AaronThomas8
    @AaronThomas8 Год назад +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 ❤

  • @parv25
    @parv25 Год назад

    I dont know why, but this man amazes me!

  • @guaromiami
    @guaromiami 8 месяцев назад +3

    It appears the tastiest thing in all of French cooking is the letter "h."

  • @zombi3907
    @zombi3907 5 месяцев назад

    I also use a little dijon mustard and also enjoy it with a little bechamel for a creamier and more moist sandwich. I also r3ecommend Grueyre for the cheese, it goes great with the ham.

  • @trakeya51
    @trakeya51 3 месяца назад

    I love him! Watched him my whole childhood 🥰

  • @Fellow_Gamer
    @Fellow_Gamer Год назад +1

    He makes it the OG way. For the better part of the last quarter of a decade, croque monsieurs at most restaurants/cafes have had cheese melted on top.

  • @utahdan231
    @utahdan231 3 месяца назад

    I love your simple and delicious recipes. 😊

  • @kevinkim951
    @kevinkim951 Год назад +2

    how does he make such a simple dish look so perfect?

  • @JohnBrown-vn2qw
    @JohnBrown-vn2qw Год назад +1

    remember to hit the knife on the cutting board after every cut to keep it extra sharp

  • @algini12
    @algini12 10 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @SpaceMiner007
    @SpaceMiner007 Год назад +1

    Thanks again, Chief Chef!

  • @awesomemom533
    @awesomemom533 Год назад

    I love Jacques Pepin 😊

  • @Kingfisher1215
    @Kingfisher1215 Год назад +2

    This is interesting because every other croque I’ve seen made has béchamel or mornay sauce. I’m not doubting him but when I want a French grilled ham and cheese sandwich, I want it elevated. I just made a bunch for a brunch and everyone loved them. Spending time on the béchamel to make sure it’s creamy and correctly seasoned is really worth it. And comte is my favorite cheese in these. And I’ve been watching Jacque on public TV for over 30 years. I’ve learned a lot from him.

    • @IronFreee
      @IronFreee Год назад

      Looks like the original recipe was like that, cooked on a fire wood stove. That's not what most customer would expect to be served nowadays.
      The béchamel version is good, but it's not something people often do at home, they usually eat it in a bistro.

    • @vadim8068
      @vadim8068 Год назад +1

      Iron got a point:
      i'll maybe eat croque-monsieur 50 time per year at home (kinda my péché mignon,tired -> it's fast,good and easy to make,litteraly 1minute).
      If you make a bechamel at home,the time you take to make it is longer,it make a croque monsieur kinda to heavy,too rich for a little diner.(it's good,but with a salad one is kinda a complete meal on itself).
      Also comté is a good choice of cheese for a croque monsieur,i would recommand you to try with abondance and cantal.

  • @felixbull1604
    @felixbull1604 Год назад +1

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

  • @feedwinnie
    @feedwinnie Год назад

    I'm so happy Jaques is back on RUclips!!! ❤

  • @jpeezie3192
    @jpeezie3192 Год назад

    God bless this man

  • @gibbyg2001
    @gibbyg2001 Год назад

    His book "The Complete Techniques" is a must buy for the home cook.

  • @charlescabana7849
    @charlescabana7849 9 месяцев назад

    Always learn something. Thank you.

  • @dstrohlds
    @dstrohlds Год назад +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!

  • @wwland
    @wwland 8 месяцев назад

    A true master.

  • @Alla-sv6cq
    @Alla-sv6cq 8 месяцев назад

    Professional,beautiful,appetizing!Thank you!👑👌

  • @HELIXGHOST
    @HELIXGHOST Год назад

    Fabulous jacques. Love from Montreal Quebec.

  • @patallen5095
    @patallen5095 Год назад

    Thank You, Monsieur Pepin!! 👍

  • @2emoseley
    @2emoseley Год назад +3

    You’re the best!!