Best 10 Monte Cristo Sandwiches Recipes

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Monte Cristo sandwiches are a delicious and unique dish that combines the flavors of French toast, ham, and cheese. These sandwiches are perfect for a quick and easy meal or a special occasion brunch. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a Monte Cristo sandwich that is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you wanting more. In this article, we will explore the best recipes for cooking Monte Cristo sandwiches, so that you can create this classic dish in the comfort of your own home. We will discuss the different types of bread, cheese, and ham that can be used, as well as the best methods for cooking and serving these sandwiches. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started on creating the perfect Monte Cristo sandwich!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES



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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

4 (1/3-inch-thick) slices egg bread
2 1/2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard, divided
4 thin slices aged white cheddar cheese (cut to size of bread), divided
4 thin slices smoked turkey
4 thin slices smoked ham
4 leaves mustard greens (trimmed to size of bread)
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons butter

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 SANDWICHES



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These sandwiches are sort of french-toasty with a delicious filling of turkey, ham and Swiss cheese! Delicious!

Provided by Susie

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Breakfast Sandwich Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups milk
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 slices French bread
8 ounces honey ham, chopped
8 ounces smoked turkey breast, chopped
12 slices Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet to medium heat. Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture, place in the skillet and cook until lightly brown on both sides.
  • Remove bread from skillet. Layer four slices of bread with a slice of Swiss cheese, ham, Swiss cheese, turkey and Swiss cheese again. Cover with remaining four bread slices. Return sandwiches to skillet; grill until cheese has melted and bread has browned. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 277.7 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 56.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1584.6 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

HOMEMADE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES



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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

8 slices sourdough bread
2 tablespoons honey mustard
½ pound sliced deli ham
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup milk
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter

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

BLACK BEAN STOUP AND SOUTHWESTERN MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 ribs celery with greens, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 fresh bay leaf or 1 large dried bay leaf
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
Four 15-ounce cans black beans
2 to 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons ground cumin, a couple of palmfuls
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1/3 palmful
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with peppers and onions, or stewed tomatoes
1/2 lime, juiced
8 slices white sandwich bread
1/2 cup hot pepper jelly or chili sauce, tomatillo or tomato salsa, taco sauce - whatever you have on hand
8 slices baked honey ham, from the deli counter
8 slices pepper jack cheese, from the deli counter
8 slices smoked turkey, from the deli counter
2 eggs, beaten
Splash of milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
2 to 3 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a medium soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil to the hot pot, then the garlic, celery, onions, jalapeno and bay leaf. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, and then add the bell peppers and continue to cook. Drain 2 cans of beans and add them. Use a fork to mash up the beans in the remaining cans. Stir the mashed beans into the pot and season with 2 to 3 tablespoons hot sauce, the cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. Add the stock and tomatoes to the stoup and bring to a bubble. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, about 15 minutes. Add the lime juice. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  • While stoup cooks, make the Monte Cristos. Spread the bread with a light layer of hot pepper jelly. Build the sandwiches using 2 slices each of ham, cheese and turkey per sandwich. Beat the eggs with the milk and the remaining 2 teaspoons hot sauce. Sprinkle the eggs with a little salt. Heat a griddle pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter in the skillet. Dip each sandwich in egg coating and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side to melt the cheese and warm the meats through.
  • Ladle up the black bean stoup and top with the sour cream and scallions. Cut the Monte Cristos corner to corner and serve halves alongside the stoup for dipping and munching.

LIGHT AND EASY MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES



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Some recipes make you go HHMMM!?? Luckily I tried this and it made us go YUM! This isn't the normal combo you'd see on a sandwich, but very tasty! They are quick, easy, and lo cal. Another delight from Cooking Light.

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons honey mustard
8 slices white bread
4 slices swiss cheese
1/4 lb thinly sliced smoked ham
1/3 cup nonfat milk
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons powdered sugar
1/4 cup raspberry jam or 1/4 cup strawberry jam
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Assemble sandwiches: Spread 1 tsp mustard over each bread slice.
  • Place 1 slice of cheese over 4 slices of bread.
  • Divide ham among sandwiches.
  • Cover with remaining bread slices.
  • Mix egg whites and milk together in a shallow bowl.
  • Spray a cooking skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat or you may use an electric skillet.
  • Dip both sides of sandwiches into milk & egg mixture.
  • Cook sandwiches in skillet until lightly browned on each side, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle top of sandwiches with powdered sugar and top each one with jam.

TURKEY-BACON MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES



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Use up leftover turkey and cranberry sauce with these battered, griddled and baked sandwiches.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 slices bacon
Eight 1/2-inch-thick slices challah bread or brioche
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 ounces smoked Gouda or Cheddar, shredded
12 ounces thinly sliced leftover turkey breast
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup leftover cranberry sauce or relish
1/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lay the bacon in a large nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Lay 4 slices of the bread on a work surface. Spread one side of each slice with some mustard and top each with 2 slices of bacon. Evenly divide half of the Gouda and then half of the turkey among the sandwiches and season lightly with salt and pepper. Evenly spread the cranberry sauce over the top of each and top with the remaining turkey. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining Gouda and remaining 4 slices of bread to make 4 sandwiches total. Press down slightly on each sandwich.
  • Whisk together the milk, nutmeg and eggs in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 large skillets over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon each of the butter and oil to each skillet. Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture to coat all over and lay them in the skillets. Cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the sandwiches to a baking sheet and bake until the cheese is melted, about 6 to 8 minutes.

MEATLESS MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES



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Categories     Sandwich     Cheese     Tomato     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slices egg bread
4 teaspoons (about) Dijon mustard
4 ounces sliced Swiss cheese
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

Steps:

  • Arrange egg bread on work surface. Spread each slice with mustard. Divide Swiss cheese and sliced tomato equally among 3 bread slices; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Form 3 sandwiches by pressing remaining bread slices, mustard side down, atop tomato.
  • Whisk eggs, 2 tablespoons water and sage to blend in medium shallow bowl. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Dip both sides of each sandwich into egg mixture and place in skillet. Cook until cheese melts and sandwiches are golden, about 4 minutes per side. Cut sandwiches diagonally in half. Transfer 3 halves to each plate.

OPEN FACE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES



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We were visiting friends in Colorado and they served this for brunch. We absolutely flipped for these. I have made these on lazy weekends and my family really enjoys this.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 white bread, slices 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
4 tablespoons strawberry jam or 4 tablespoons red currant jelly
4 ounces thinly sliced cooked turkey or 4 ounces chicken
4 ounces thinly sliced smoked ham
8 slices swiss cheese
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a shallow dish.
  • Dip both sides of bread slices in egg mixture.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet; add bread slices, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon strawberry jam on 1 side of each bread slice; top evenly with turkey, ham, and cheese.
  • Place on baking sheet.
  • Broil 5 inches from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle powdered sugar, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

MONTE CRISTO WAFFLE- SANDWICHES



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I saw this recipe on the Rachael Ray Show and thought it was so great and wanted to add it to my other waffle sandwiches and pancakes. I tweaked it a little. Great Recipe- my family loved it- we had a side salad with it like she suggested. ENJOY! NOTE: Just think of all the othesandwichhe combinations to put into the waffle...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large eggs
1/2 c cream or milk
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
salt and pepper
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp granulated sugar
2 Tbsp butter, melted
8 slice white or brioche bread
1 c shredded gruyère cheese
1/4 lb deli-sliced ham
1/4 lb deli-sliced turkey

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat your waffle iron to medium heat. In a shallow bowl, whisk together, eggs,cream, mustard,salt, pepper, cinnamon and sugar.
  • 2. Brush waffle maker with melted butter. Build sandwiches; One slice of bread, some cheese, a slice of ham, a slice of turkey, more cheese and another piece of bread. Turn sandwiches in batter and place in waffle iron. Close waffle iron and cook 5 minutes or until golden brown. Serve sandwiches sprinkle with powdered sugar and with melted marmalade or raspberry jelly for dipping.
  • 3. Note: For a nice treat try making your children's sandwiches in the waffle maker- peanut butter and jelly is great or use the above batter and dip in a chocolate chip and marshmallow sandwich . (leave out the mustard and salt and pepper) yummmmm!

SIMPLE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Simple Monte Cristo Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AZRoxy63

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 slices Texas toast thick bread, white bread slices
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
4 tablespoons strawberry jam
4 ounces thinly sliced deli cooked turkey
4 ounces thinly sliced deli cooked smoked ham
8 (3/4 ounce) swiss cheese, slices
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
  • Dip both side of each slice of bread into batter mixture.
  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat; add battered bread slices and cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Spread 1 tbsp strawberry jam on each bread slice.
  • Add turkey, ham and cheese on top of 2 bread slices and then top with remaining slice to make a sandwich.
  • Place sandwiches on baking sheet and broil on middle oven rack 3-5 minutes or just until cheese melts making sure to flip them half way through and checking constantly not to burn them.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy!

Monte Cristo Sandwich: A Culinary Delight

The classic omelet sandwich gets a gourmet makeover in the form of a hot, cheesy, and crispy goodness of the monte Cristo Sandwich! It's made with a combination of sweet and tangy fillings.

The monte Cristo sandwich is a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your own tastes and dietary needs. The combination of ham, cheese, and turkey can be swapped out for other ingredients, such as chicken, roast, or thinly sliced steak.

Additional tips for crafting the perfect monte Cristo Sandwich:

  • Use day-old bread, as it is less likely to fall apart when it is grilled.
  • Make sure the butter is cold before you start spreading it on the bread. This will help to prevent the bread from tearing.
  • Use a heavy skillet or griddle to cook the sandwich. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the bread from sticking.
  • Cook the sandwich over medium heat until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion: A Culinary Delight

In conclusion, the monte Cristo Sandwich is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its combination of sweet and tangy fillings, crispy bread, and melted cheese, it's sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a new sandwich recipe, be sure to give the monte Cristo Sandwich a try. You won't be dissatisfied!

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