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The croque-madame is a Ham and Cheese Sandwich , dipped in Egg and then grilled, topped with a Fried Egg ''à cheval'', and topped with a Mornay or Béchamel sauce, served (hot) in the Bistro s of Paris .

The origin of the name is shrouded in mystery. Presumably it is derived from the '' Croque-monsieur ,'' or vice-versa. ''Croque'' probably comes from the verb ''croquer'' which means ''to crunch'' or ''to munch''.


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