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

[@thomasdecarlo8543]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

I find this man incredibly comforting

[@benkilledit]

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

[@Kingfisher1215]

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]

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

[@andreww4751]

support rumble, without it , youtube becomes a monopoly

[@anthonylawrence5190]

I could watch Mr. Pepin all day.

[@godsowndrunk1118]

Of course, you'd have to stop for a lunch break....or two.

[@kaevonroach4876]

Me 2

[@iaminevitable_]

Me too 🥹

[@tonymccaul7159]

Me too!

[@Joe-d3t1t]

Same. I wish people were still like him.

[@johnhrussell8573]

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

[@francie5161]

That really caught my ear too.

[@ryanlees7678]

I'm pretty sure he was just referring to using deli ham instead of chicken on a toasted sandwich, I don't think there was a deep metaphor to latch on to. 😂😂

[@koreanjesus1983]

He probably didn't want to insult anyone by saying it wasn't traditional or proper. I appreciate your observation of this little comment by Jacques...it shows his open-mindedness.

[@ryanlees7678]

Fair enough you're right, it's open minded and incredibly deep.....this professional French chef who has probably cooked with hundreds of ingredients......having the ability to put deli sliced ham instead of chicken on a toasted sandwich...... incredible....🤣🤣

[@floorticket]

@francie5161 Me too.

[@M1xBlender]

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"

[@shyamdevadas6099]

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]

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

[@Solid_Jackson]

But he’s not….

[@tbone5040]

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

[@ViperT24]

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]

@@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.

[@gregl.7465]

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

[@vel2118]

everything changes except change itself

[@autumnstarrs]

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]

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]

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

[@officialkw77]

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 . .

[@307cavalier5]

Pépins book complete techniques is highly recommended. Reading is kind of difficult, you can tell it's translated from French, but he has really detailed photos.

[@TheDkbohde]

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

[@billc6087]

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]

Wtf 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@f.g.5967]

pulled pork

[@Paul-s7y4t]

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]

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

[@sianiswack633]

I never really toast ham and cheese sandwich

[@realinohio]

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]

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

[@joaovitorjoaovitor]

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

[@elusivelectron]

I sould love this sandwich with mustard and pickles.

[@The3Storms]

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

[@scootchieandboo]

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

[@m.-fp8rd]

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]

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

[@m.-fp8rd]

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

[@micntr]

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]

😆

[@avecsellers]

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

[@worldcitizeng6507]

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

[@jr2saints]

​@avecsellers well no shit

[@vladgladkov237]

Thank a lot good video

[@OlafProt]

The sexiest cheese and ham sandwich. Ever.

[@donmorris4399]

So glad Chef Pépin is still with us!

[@adrianthomas6899]

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

[@majesty10xu15]

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

[@JohnBasedowYoda]

I’ve never seen anything browned so perfectly and evenly

[@marksummers666]

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

[@cavemanrob]

Youngest son's favorite lunchtime!

[@Orson_Welp]

The color on that bread is delightful

[@GRAFHC]

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

[@jbjacobs9514]

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!

[@SeanStClair-cr9jl]

Beautiful. He prepares every dish with such love.

[@timothyhays1817]

Always loved he snacks on the trimmings.

[@Kareemaboor-ir2qu]

Love when he eats while he cooks! Good asmr sounds

[@PeterWiernicki]

Jacques Pepin is my favorite chef of all time.

[@djcandle3863]

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

[@Jae..9..]

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

[@PNL_King]

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

[@blt4life112]

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

[@DARRBEV]

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

[@ShakamotoKyoujyu]

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.

[@Theseus9-cl7ol]

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]

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

[@Theseus9-cl7ol]

@@MichaelEgan66 Good to hear.

[@MichaelEgan66]

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

[@Theseus9-cl7ol]

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

[@MichaelEgan66]

@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. 🤭

[@dr.danosullivan9269]

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]

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]

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

[@numcapsscroll]

@@shadowblack1987 Bechamel instead of butter?

[@Genlsis]

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

[@michaelknight5382]

@@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!"

[@madelinejones9745]

one of my favorite sandwiches done by my favorite chef ♡

[@myturn1274]

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

[@adnanefakir8260]

Grandma is really lucky to have him

[@LarryDanaDavid]

I’ve been learning from this guy for roughly 30 years. Merci beaucoup Chef

[@DARRBEV]

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

[@NT312]

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

[@koreanjesus1983]

I accidentally discovered this wonderful chef yesterday. I could listen to him talk all day. Thanks, KZbin.

[@shawnamericanrebel5676]

THANK YOU MR. PEPIN for all you have done 🫡

[@micherunnett5492]

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

[@SRGoldfish]

Cooking made simple. Love it. Making it tomorrow.

[@kqed]

Happy cooking!

[@timothyszabo7236]

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

[@Saknisa]

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

[@JCrashB]

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

[@ThePhilneale]

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

[@happycat3399]

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 ❤️❤️❤️

[@RileyMONeill]

Thank you Jacques for all that you do.

[@french.blackdevil1967]

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]

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

[@newtownproductions]

Watching Mr. Pepin the whole day. Thanks Chef.

[@sheltiepeas]

Thank you Chef Pepin! ❤

[@aeharder]

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]

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

[@worldcitizeng6507]

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

[@vr46go87]

Mr Pepin is a beautiful man and I love watching him on KZbin. 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! 😂

[@ilzambongo]

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

[@FM-ft8pe]

So simple yet so elegant.

[@robertsterner2145]

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

[@kloppmonster]

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.

[@awesomemom533]

I love Jacques Pepin 😊

[@trakeya51]

I love him! Watched him my whole childhood 🥰

[@lilafeldman8630]

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!

[@RonaldOlszewski]

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.]

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

[@EarthChickadee]

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

[@joseph_b319]

Ahhh yumm. The butter and cheese keeps Jacques young.

[@wwland]

A true master.

[@PaypalBank]

Ilovethefrench

[@barbarasullivan6752]

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

[@jessemiller2697]

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

[@parv25]

I dont know why, but this man amazes me!

[@NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek]

Brilliant Taste Treat!!!

[@annetteclardie7121]

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

[@jpeezie3192]

God bless this man

[@AaronThomas8]

Such good memories of watching him in my grandmother's kitchen on a tiny black and white TV broadcast from our local PBS station ❤

[@SpaceMiner007]

Thanks again, Chief Chef!

[@sadikalsayedi5369]

Watching his videos make my day better.

[@eternelfumier2187]

Magnifique ce repas Jacques 🙏🙏🙏

[@stooge81]

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

[@tillybinkieking7258]

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

[@Skelterz]

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

[@papa5616]

Fancy name for a grilled cheese n ham

[@teresmajor7956]

that bread grilled to perfection

[@PoppettSnoppett]

The butter looks very soft as opposed to the harder blocks we find in grocery stores. I wonder what kind of butter Mr Pepin is using.

[@louisedost8476]

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

[@JohnBrown-vn2qw]

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

[@StacyK0731]

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]

He doesn't want to go to Wendys

[@hungrydad7537]

😂😂😂😂 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

[@patallen5095]

Thank You, Monsieur Pepin!! 👍

[@2emoseley]

You’re the best!!

[@feedwinnie]

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

[@andrewwalley9589]

The anticipation for these videos never gets old. Keep them coming!

[@Kingfisher1215]

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]

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]

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.

[@iant2064]

I'm making these tonight and was just going to fry them in a pan in batches. Of course! Use the oven!

[@HELIXGHOST]

Fabulous jacques. Love from Montreal Quebec.

[@gibbyg2001]

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

[@TravelingBibliophile]

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

[@kqed]

So good!

[@Mary-sd6bo]

Simple and delicious...thank you Mr. Pepin.

[@utahdan231]

I love your simple and delicious recipes. 😊

[@rolytnz]

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

[@Bisonzilla]

Kraft single? 🤮

[@worldcitizeng6507]

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

[@roybatty4687]

No. It is easy to do.