In the realm of comfort food, few dishes can rival the timeless appeal of a homemade Monte Cristo sandwich. A culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends the richness of French toast with the savory flavors of ham, cheese, and a touch of tangy jelly, the Monte Cristo has become a beloved brunch and lunch staple. Whether you prefer the classic combination of ham and Swiss cheese or enjoy experimenting with different fillings, crafting the perfect Monte Cristo sandwich is an art form that requires careful attention to detail and a love for culinary exploration. Embark on this delightful journey as we unveil the secrets of creating an unforgettable Monte Cristo sandwich experience in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
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.
MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH - THE REAL ONE
This is the real Monte Cristo sandwich. It has a nice thick batter and is absolutely delicious. Enjoy hot sandwich with currant jelly or make a currant sauce with currant jelly, water and heavy cream.
Provided by SEAWAKIM
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs Breakfast Sandwich Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 5 inches of oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). While oil is heating, make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper; whisk into the egg mixture until smooth. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- Assemble sandwiches by placing one slice of turkey on one slice of bread, a slice of ham on another, then sandwich them with the Swiss cheese in the middle. Cut sandwiches into quarters, and secure with toothpicks.
- Dip each sandwich quarter in the batter so that all sides are coated. Deep fry in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides. Remove toothpicks and arrange on a serving tray. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 808.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
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
HOMEMADE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES
Classic recipe for a filling French-style sandwich.
Provided by Sara G.
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Ham
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spread one side of 4 bread slices with mustard. Top remaining 4 slices with ham. Combine mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and mix together; sprinkle mixture evenly over ham and close sandwiches, mustard side down.
- In a shallow dish or bowl combine the eggs, milk and nutmeg and mix well. Melt butter in a large skillet or on a griddle over medium heat. Dip each sandwich in egg mixture, turning to coat. Let excess egg mixture drip into dish or bowl, and place sandwiches in hot skillet. Cook until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 170.3 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 1603.3 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
CLASSIC MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH
Steps:
- Pair with homemade french fries , a side salad, and a pickle, and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 680 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 227 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 2122 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 30 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
MONTE CHRISTO SANDWICHES
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and salt and set aside.
- Lay the 8 slices of bread out on a flat surface. Lay 1 slice of cheese on each slice of bread. Then on 4 slices of the bread lay 1 slice of ham. On the other 4 slices lay 1 slice of turkey. Top all 8 slices with 1 slice of Swiss. Make 4 sandwiches and coat with egg mixture.
- *Cook's Note: You may add more Swiss, turkey or ham, if desired
- In a large skillet over medium-heat melt the butter.
- Add the sandwiches to the pan and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Remove the sandwiches to a sheet pan and place in the oven. Bake until the cheese has melted and the sandwiches are warm throughout, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk all of the ingredients together until smooth.
- Cut the sandwiches into quarters and serve with the cranberry syrup.
SUPER-STUFFED MONTE-CRISTO SANDWICHES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a griddle pan or large skillet over medium high heat. Cook bacon and remove to paper towels to drain, 5 minutes. Drain off fat. Reheat griddle over medium heat. Make sandwiches in 2 batches.
- Beat eggs with half-and-half, nutmeg and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the griddle or pan and melt. Turn 4 slices bread in batter, then add to griddle or pan. Turn bread after it browns, 2 to 3 minutes. Top 2 bread slices with mustard, the other 2 with cranberry sauce. Add 2 slices of cheese and bacon on the cranberry covered bread. Add ham, then turkey to the mustard covered bread. Use a spatula to assemble 2 sandwiches and turn and press gently to set sandwiches in place. Repeat to make 2 more sandwiches. Cut sandwiches from corner to corner.
- Heat syrup in microwave safe container for 30 seconds. Drizzle syrup over sandwiches at the table.
ITALIAN-STYLE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a large griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Prepare the sandwiches by spreading 4 slices of the bread with preserves. Top with a slice of cheese, 2 slices of folded prosciutto, then another slice of cheese. Spread the remaining bread slices with Dijon and set in place over the cheese.
- In a large shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the milk or cream, Parmesan, and parsley. Nest the butter in a paper towel and wipe it across the hot pan. Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture and cook the sandwiches until deep golden, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Toss the arugula with the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper, to taste, in a large serving bowl. Cut the sandwiches from corner to corner and serve alongside the salad.
MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH
A great brunch item! One of my husbands favorite filling, baked, french toast style, sandwiches filled with cheese, ham, turkey & mustard. Raspberry preserves is a must for him. Could be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This is a LESSER FAT Monte Cristo recipe being baked and not fried full of flavor! I also like to buy the low salt cold cuts or use fresh baked turkey leftovers sliced thin.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Breakfast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Lightly butter a baking sheet pan. I use the spray.
- Spread 1/2 teaspoon mustard on each slice of bread.
- Layer between mustard sides of two slices of bread, 1 slice cheese, 2 slices ham, 2 slices turkey, and another slice of cheese.
- Repeat to make four sandwiches. Whisk eggs, flour, butter, salt and pepper in a shallow dish until smooth.
- Blend in milk.
- DIP both sides of sandwiches into egg mixture until bread is lightly soaked.
- Place on baking sheet; drizzle any remaining egg mixture over top of sandwiches.
- Bake 8-10 minutes until bottom is golden brown.
- Turn with wide spatula and continue baking 8-10 minutes or until second side is golden brown.
- Serve warm dusted with powdered sugar and dip or spread raspberry preserves on sandwiches.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.6, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 231.6, Sodium 1321, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3, Protein 33.6
BENNIGANS MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH
Bennigan's makes the most awesome Monte Cristo sandwiches. A great break from the usual toasted ham & cheese.
Provided by Mysterygirl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 3 sandwiches, 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place turkey and Swiss cheese on one slice of bread and ham and American cheese on another slice of bread.
- Place third slice.
- in-between and secure the triple-decker sandwich in the corners with tooth picks.
- Place egg in mixing bowl, add water and beat together.
- Add salt, sugar, flour, and baking powder.
- Beat batter until smooth.
- Dip sandwich in batter and carefully cover all the sides and surface.
- Carefully place in hot oil and fry until golden.
- When sandwich has turned a warm gold color remove from hot oil and place on paper towel.
- Let cool for a few minutes before removing the tooth picks.
- Before serving slice into fourths and sprinkle.
- with powder sugar.
- Serve with Raspberry jam.
BEST MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH
This is my one of my son's most requested recipes, though all my kids love it! We serve it with warmed, real maple syrup for dipping. We tried 4 or 5 recipes before combining a few to come up with this one, now nothing else will do!
Provided by Darcys Diner
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Assemble four sandwiches using bread, meats, and cheeses. Set aside. In medium mixing bowl (I use a square casserole dish), combine egg, water, milk, salt, sugar, flour, baking powder & mustard. Beat well. Heat about 1" of oil in deep skillet (I use a large iron skillet). Dip your sandwiches into the coating mixture, I like to get them well soaked. They will be drippy -- try to drain off a bit, carefully slide into the hot oil. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. When nicely browned, gently flip over & brown other side. Remove to paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Let cool a few minutes before cutting so the cheese doesn't ooze out. Cut each sandwich into four fingers for easy dipping. Serve with syrup or jam.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.7, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 148.7, Sodium 2340.7, Carbohydrate 55.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 8, Protein 35.8
MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH (THE REAL ONE!)
The larger the toothpicks the better for this! I use seasoned salt when I made this but white salt is fine!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat about 5 inches oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees.
- While the oil is heating prepare the batter; in a medium bowl whisk together the egg and water.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper; whisk into the egg mixture until smooth; set aside and chill.
- To assemble the sandwiches; place one slice of turkey one one slice of bread, then a slice of ham on an other slice of bread, then "sandwich" them with a slice of Swiss cheese in the middle.
- Cut the sandwich into quarters then secure with toothpicks.
- Dip each sandwich quarter into the batter so that all the sides are coated.
- Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove the toothpicks and arrange on a serving tray.
- Dust with confectioners sugar just before serving.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 39.3, Sodium 431.2, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.3, Protein 7.5
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.
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.
MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH
Leftovers don't have to be drab. Use extra ham in this classic sandwich.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spread mustard on bread. Layer 4 bread slices with Swiss cheese, ham, and cheese again. Place remaining bread slices on top.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, turning to coat well.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. When butter is foamy, add the sandwiches, and cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. Serve immediately, dusted with confectioners' sugar.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh, thick-cut bread, quality cheese, and flavorful ham will make a world of difference.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the sandwiches. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and may cause them to become soggy.
- Cook the sandwiches over medium heat until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey. If the heat is too high, the sandwiches may burn before the cheese has a chance to melt.
- Serve the sandwiches immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Popular options include raspberry jam, strawberry preserves, and maple syrup.
Conclusion:
The Monte Cristo sandwich is a classic for a reason. It's a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect Monte Cristo sandwich at home. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and easy-to-make meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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