The Monte Cristo sandwich is a delectable culinary creation that combines the flavors of French toast, ham, and cheese into a harmonious gustatory experience. With its origins shrouded in mystery, this sandwich has become a staple of American diners and a favorite among those seeking a unique and flavorful meal. Whether you prefer it as a hearty breakfast, a savory lunch, or a satisfying dinner, the Monte Cristo sandwich offers a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MONTE CRISTO
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat a griddle and deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Butter the griddle. Dunk the Texas toast on both sides in the French Toast Custard and grill until golden brown. Flip and add 1 slice Swiss cheese to each slice of toast. Then add 3 ounces ham on top of 6 of the toast slices, then top the ham with another slice of Swiss cheese. Top each ham and cheese toast with a cheese only toast, to form 6 sandwiches. Cook until the cheese melts, then remove from griddle and cool. Dunk the cooled sandwiches in the pancake batter until fully covered and put into the fryer. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes. Serve with the Strawberry-Rhubarb Syrup.
- Beat the eggs well, then add the sugar and mix until emulsified and all the sugar has dissolved. Add the milk and vanilla and whisk until combined.
- Add the strawberries, rhubarb, sugar and maple syrup to a saucepot. Place over medium heat and cook until fruit is soft, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly, then carefully puree with a hand blender.
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.
MONTE CRISTO GRINDER
Killer Sandwich ! A bit of a take on a Monte Cristo minus the egg/french toast. if you're seeking a more classic Monte Cristo flavor, add 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard to 3/4 cup of mayo and leave out the oregano and the bell pepper/onion/oil mixture. Add the spread after cooking because cooked mayo is kind of nasty.
Provided by Kana K.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- In skillet, over medium-high heat, saute bell peppers and onions and garlic in oil until bell pepper is crisp-tender.
- Remove bell pepper and onion from skillet, reserving oil mixture.
- Layer the ham, smoked turkey, tomato, bell pepper and onion on the bottom half of French bread.
- Drizzle the oil mixture over the top.
- Sprinkle with oregano.
- Top with cheese and remaining half of bread.
- Wrap loaf in foil.
- Bake 25 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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 - 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 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 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.
CLASSIC MONTE CRISTO
This sandwich is perfect for breakfast or dinner. It tastes sweet, like French toast, but gets protein from the meat and cheese. -Monica Woods, Springfield, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spread mustard over one side of each bread slice; top two slices with cheese and turkey. Cover with remaining bread, mustard side down. In a shallow bowl, beat egg substitute and milk. Dip sandwiches in mixture, coating both sides., Heat a griddle coated with cooking spray; toast sandwiches until lightly browned on both sides. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve with apple butter.
Nutrition Facts :
MONTE CRISTO PULL-APART SLIDERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: raspberry, granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, nonstick cooking spray, sweet hawaiian dinner rolls, roasted turkey, honey ham, swiss cheese, large egg, unsalted butter, powdered sugar
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Dinner
Time 3h30m
Yield 12 sliders
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the raspberry jam: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the raspberries for about 4 minutes, until they start to burst and become very fragrant. Add the sugar and cook, stirring constantly, for 10-15 minutes, until running a spoon through the jam leaves an open trail at the bottom of the pot. Stir in the lemon juice. Remove the pot from the heat and let the jam cool completely. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Make the sliders: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a small baking sheet with foil, leaving enough overhang so the sides can be used as handles. Grease with nonstick spray.
- Slice the sheet of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, leaving the individual rolls connected. Place the bottom half in the prepared baking sheet.
- Layer the turkey and ham on top, making sure to fold the meat to fit inside the individual squares of the rolls, then top with the Swiss cheese.
- Spread the raspberry jam over the top half of the rolls and place on top of the cheese layer, pressing down lightly.
- In a small bowl, mix together the egg and melted butter. Liberally brush on top of the rolls.
- Bake the sliders until the cheese is completely melted and the buns are toasted, 25-30 minutes. If the tops begin to brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Remove the sliders from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a serving platter. Dust lightly with powdered sugar and serve whole so the sliders can be pulled apart.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 7 grams
MONTE CRISTO (COCKTAIL)
Make and share this Monte Cristo (Cocktail) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nyteglori
Categories Beverages
Time 1m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour coffee into large mug.
- Add alcohols.
- Stir.
- Top with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.6, Sodium 2.9, Carbohydrate 5.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 0.2
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh, flavorful bread, ripe tomatoes, and high-quality cheese.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of bread. A hearty sourdough or a fluffy brioche can both make a delicious Monte Cristo sandwich.
- If you don't have a panini press, you can grill the sandwich in a skillet over medium heat. Just be sure to weigh it down with a heavy object, such as a cast-iron skillet, to help it cook evenly.
- Serve the Monte Cristo sandwich with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular choices include honey mustard, ketchup, or ranch dressing.
Conclusion:
The Monte Cristo sandwich is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. With its combination of sweet and savory flavors, it's sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying sandwich, give the Monte Cristo a try.
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