Prepare yourself to explore the delectable world of grilled Monte Cristo sandwiches where crispy, golden-brown bread embraces layers of savory ham, gooey cheese, and sweet fruit preserves, all harmoniously united under a sprinkling of powdered sugar. This iconic sandwich boasts a captivating legacy, originating from the timeless Parisian café culture, with its roots deeply intertwined with the city's lively bistros and grand boulevards. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the realm of this classic dish, uncovering its secrets of preparation and sharing tips to elevate it to perfection.
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MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH
A quick and easy sandwich with ham, turkey and swiss slices, dipped in an egg/milk mixture and fried to a golden brown. A hot alternative to the usual lunch or snack. Try it with berry jam on the side.
Provided by CJO
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 20m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spread bread with mayonnaise and mustard. Alternate ham, Swiss and turkey slices on bread.
- Beat egg and milk in a small bowl. Coat the sandwich with the egg and milk mixture. Heat a greased skillet over medium heat, brown the sandwich on both sides. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 297.9 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 48.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 1308.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH
Steps:
- On a work surface, lay out 2 slices of bread and spread with mayonnaise. Top each slice with the 1 slice of Gouda and 1 slice of turkey each. Put the third slice of bread on top of one stack, and flip the remaining stack on top, cheese-side down, to make a triple-decker sandwich.
- Using a knife, cut the crusts off the sandwich (this helps to pinch and seal the ends). Wrap the sandwich tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours. (Wrapping the sandwich in plastic wrap, compacts it, and prevents the egg batter from seeping in.)
- Combine the eggs and milk in a bowl. Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Unwrap the sandwich and dip it in the egg batter, to coat evenly. Gently place it in the skillet, and fry, turning once, until golden brown and hot, about 5 minutes total.
- Cut the Monte Cristo in 1/2, transfer it to a place, and garnish with the strawberry and orange. Spoon some jam over each 1/2 and serve immediately.
MADAME CRISTO - GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE
What started as a Croque Madame with custard instead of the usual white sauce turned into a Monte Cristo with a poached egg on top. Unable call it a Croque Madame anymore, I turned to Twitter for help. Some dude who goes by the name Zap Shakur suggested I go with Madame Cristo, and the rest is history. Top with poached or fried eggs and garnish with fresh chives.
Provided by Chef John
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Meat and Seafood Ham
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine egg, heavy cream or milk, salt, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, and lemon zest in a bowl. Mix until batter is thin and runny. (Add 2 tablespoons more milk or cream if needed.)
- Toast bread until lightly browned. Add Havarti cheese to each slice. Divide ham between two sandwiches. Bring the two halves of the sandwich together and place into the batter. Flip several times to coat evenly; place on a plate. Repeat with second sandwich.
- Fill a large saucepan with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. In the meantime, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches in the hot butter until outside is browned and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, reduce saucepan heat to medium-low, pour in vinegar, and keep the water at a gentle simmer. Crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently slip it into the simmering water, holding the bowl just above the surface of water. Repeat with second egg. Cook until the egg white is firm and the yolk has thickened but is not hard, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer sandwiches to plates and dust with cayenne pepper. Remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon, dab on a kitchen towel to remove excess water, and place onto each sandwich. Dust with cayenne pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 903.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 565.7 mg, Fat 69.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 39.6 g, SaturatedFat 39.9 g, Sodium 2135.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES
A delightfully mustardy version of the battered and fried turkey, ham, and cheese sandwiches.
Categories Egg Leafy Green Mustard Pork turkey Fry Quick & Easy Bon Appétit Sandwich Sandwich Theory Ham
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place 2 bread slices on work surface. Spread each with 1 tablespoon mustard. Top each with 1 cheese slice, 2 turkey slices, 2 ham slices, 2 leaves mustard greens, another cheese slice, and bread.
- Beat eggs and remaining 1/2 tablespoon mustard in pie dish to blend. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Dip both sides of sandwiches into egg mixture. Place in skillet. Cover and cook until bottoms are golden, about 5 minutes. Turn sandwiches over. Cover; cook until golden and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer sandwiches to plates; cut into quarters.
GRILLED MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH
Make and share this Grilled Monte Cristo Sandwich recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To assemble sandwich, top 1 slice of bread with turkey, cheese and ham.
- Cover with remaining slice of bread.
- Melt butter in small skillet over medium heat.
- Dip sandwich in beaten egg, turning to coat both sides.
- Cook sandwich 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Top sandwich with strawberry jam.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
MONTE CRISTO OMELET SANDWICH
If you are a fan of Monte Cristos, you'll love this riff on the popular Indian street food egg sandwich. It's every bit as crisp on the outside, ooey-gooey on the inside and dusted all over with confectioners' sugar. A square-shaped bread is ideal: It enables neater folding of the omelet. You will also want to use a nonstick skillet that is at least ten inches in diameter -- the omelet won't fit in a smaller pan.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 1 sandwich
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add the eggs, 1 tablespoon water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Spread each cheese slice with 1/4 teaspoon of the Dijon and set the slices mustard-side-up on a flat surface. Put the confectioners' sugar in a small fine-mesh sieve set over a plate.
- Heat the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until melted and starting to brown around the edges of the pan. Add the egg mixture and swirl the pan to coat the bottom. Working quickly, dip 1 slice of the bread in the eggs, then flip the slice and place it so the top edge of the slice is near the edge of the pan furthest from you. Repeat with the remaining slice of bread, setting it across the pan from the first bread slice. The bottom edges of the two slices should be in a straight line, with eggs all around.
- Continue to cook the eggs until they are completely set on the bottom and mostly cooked on the top, 1 to 2 minutes more. Slide a large nonstick spatula under the bread and flip the whole omelet in one single motion. Set the cheese mustard-side up on top of the omelet, covering the bread. Lay the ham on top of one of the slices of cheese. Using the spatula, fold one side of the omelet (but not the bread side) over the cheese and ham, then fold over the other side. Fold in half so the bread slices meet and form a sandwich.
- Cook until the bread on the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is beginning to melt, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce the heat if the bread begins to darken too quickly before the cheese melts. Flip and cook until the other side is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Set the sandwich on a plate and dust with the confectioners' sugar.
MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH
Make and share this Monte Cristo Sandwich recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Colorado Lauralee
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 12 cut triangles, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For each sandwich use 3 slices of bread. Butter one side of bread first, then cover with a slice of ham and a slice of turkey or chicken.
- Butter both sides of the second slice of bread and spread with a little mustard or other dressing, if desired.
- Place on top of turkey or ham slice and top with 2 thin slices of cheese.
- Butter third slice for top; press sandwich lightly and trim crusts.
- Cut into halves diagonally and secure with toothpicks.
- Beat eggs with milk and salt.
- Dip sandwich halves into the egg mixture and fry on a hot skillet or griddle in butter or margarine.
- Brown on all sides, adding more butter when necessary.
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar & remove toothpicks before serving.
MONTE CRISTOS
A Monte Cristo sandwich never fails to please. This recipe comes together quickly with deli meats, packaged sliced cheese and bottled salad dressing. -Debbie Brunssen, Randolph, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing and Dijon mustard; spread over 1 side of each slice of bread. On 4 slices, layer the turkey, ham and Swiss cheese; top with remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, combine the eggs, cream and ground mustard. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture., On a griddle or large skillet, melt butter. Toast sandwiches over medium heat until bread is golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with preserves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 185mg cholesterol, Sodium 1208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
Tips:
- Use thick, quality bread for a sturdy sandwich that can hold up to the fillings and grilling process.
- Spread the butter or mayonnaise all the way to the edges of the bread to prevent it from drying out while grilling.
- Layer the sandwich with plenty of fillings, but not so much that it becomes difficult to close or grill.
- Use a combination of cheeses that melt well together, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Gruyère.
- Grill the sandwich over medium heat until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the sandwich immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, mustard, or ranch dressing.
Conclusion:
The grilled Monte Cristo sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With its combination of sweet and savory flavors, and its crispy, grilled bread, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a new sandwich to try, give the grilled Monte Cristo a try. You won't be disappointed!
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