Best 7 Monte Cristo Stuffed French Toast With Strawberry Syrup Recipes

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The Monte Cristo stuffed French toast with strawberry syrup is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of a classic sandwich with the richness of French toast. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next brunch or lunch gathering, and it's also a great way to use up leftover ham and cheese. The sweet and tangy strawberry syrup adds a perfect finishing touch to this savory dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST WITH STRAWBERRY SYRUP



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons salted butter
8 slices basic white bread
Strawberry Syrup for serving, recipe follows
1 cup sliced strawberries (about 6 large whole)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Crack the eggs into a blender and add the milk and cinnamon. Blend until the yolks and whites are incorporated. (This step can be accomplished in a shallow dish with a whisk or fork as well.) Pour the mixture into a shallow dish or wide-bottom bowl.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and swirl it around the pan; when melted, place 1 piece of bread in the egg mixture to soak in for about 10 seconds. Turn over and let soak on other side. This is a quick process don't let bread soak too long as it will get too soggy. Drain off excess egg and place the bread in the hot pan. Immediately soak 3 more bread slices, taking care not to over-crowd the pan.
  • Cook until golden brown, turning once, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Repeat with remaining butter and bread slices. Serve with Strawberry Syrup spooned over or on the side at the table.
  • Place the strawberries, sugar, vanilla and 2 tablespoons water into a wide saucepan or skillet large enough to hold the strawberries in a single layer. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook gently until the strawberries are very soft and ruby red in color throughout., but still hold their shape, about 5 minutes .
  • Serve warm over French toast or on the side at the table.

MONTE CRISTO



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Unsalted butter, for griddling
12 slices Texas toast
French Toast Custard, recipe follows
18 slices Swiss cheese
18 ounces shaved ham
16 ounces premade pancake batter
Strawberry-Rhubarb Syrup, recipe follows
6 large eggs
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 ounces fresh strawberries, stemmed and quartered
4 ounces fresh rhubarb, large dice
1/2 cup sugar
2 ounces maple syrup

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.

MONTE CRISTO STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH STRAWBERRY SYRUP



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Enjoy these cheesy French bread and ham sandwiches with strawberry syrup - perfect for an on-the-go dinner that's ready in just 20 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 slices French bread, 1/2 inch thick
1/4 lb shaved or very thinly sliced cooked ham
3 slices (3/4 oz each) Gruyère or Swiss cheese, cut in half
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
Powdered sugar, if desired
3/4 cup strawberry syrup

Steps:

  • Top 6 slices of the bread evenly with ham and cheese, folding to fit. Top with remaining bread slices.
  • In small bowl, beat eggs, milk and granulated sugar with fork or wire whisk until well mixed; pour into shallow bowl.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-low heat. Dip each side of each sandwich in egg mixture, allowing time for bread to soak up mixture. Add sandwiches to skillet. Cover; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 850, Carbohydrate 132 g, Cholesterol 265 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1360 mg, Sugar 42 g, TransFat 1 g

MONTE CRISTO DELIGHTS



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Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Bake layers of ham, turkey, cheese and raspberry spread as the filling of a warm sandwich.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 egg or 1/4 cup fat-free egg product
5 oz reduced-fat Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
6 oz deli-style lean or fat-free ham or turkey ham, very thinly sliced
6 oz deli-style lean or fat-free turkey, very thinly sliced
1/3 cup strawberry or raspberry spreadable fruit
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, or spray with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick® mix, milk and egg until blended.
  • Spread half of the dough in bottom of baking dish. Top with half each of the cheese, ham and turkey. Spread spreadable fruit over turkey to within 1/2 inch sides of dish. Top with remaining ham, turkey and cheese. Spread remaining dough over cheese to sides of dish.
  • Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1290 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

RICOTTA CHOCOLATE CHIP STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH STRAWBERRY SYRUP RECIPE BY TASTY



Ricotta Chocolate Chip Stuffed French Toast With Strawberry Syrup Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: white bread, whole milk ricotta cheese, mini chocolate chips, eggs, milk, sugar, fresh strawberry , sugar, lemon

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices white bread
½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
½ cup mini chocolate chips
2 eggs
1 tablespoon milk
sugar, pinch
1 cup fresh strawberry , chopped
½ cup sugar
½ lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Mix the eggs with the milk and sugar.
  • Spread all the bread slices with ricotta cheese, and top half of the bread slices with mini chocolate chips.
  • Sandwich each chocolate chip half with a plain ricotta half, and drench both sides in the egg mixture.
  • Coat a medium heat skillet with butter, and cook the bread until slightly brown and all the egg is cooked.
  • To make the syrup combine all syrup ingredients in a saucepan, and bring to a boil.
  • Let the liquid reduce by about a third, until the mixture is thick like a syrup.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 38 grams

FRENCH TOAST WITH FRESH STRAWBERRY SYRUP



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Make and share this French Toast With Fresh Strawberry Syrup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by StrikingEyes00

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 pieces bread (I use Rudy's organic 14 grain)
5 eggs
1/4 cup plain yogurt (I use stonyfield organic)
2 tablespoons vanilla
butter
10 strawberries, sliced thin
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Whisk together the eggs, yogurt, and vanilla.
  • Heat a small amount of butter in a frying pan.
  • Dip each piece of bread into the egg mixture and fry on each side for about 2 minutes or until the egg is fully cooked.
  • In the meantime, place brown sugar, then syrup into a small frying pan or sauce pan and heat on low heat. Add the strawberries and just cook enough to warm the strawberries.
  • Serve the french toast with strawberry syrup on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.1, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 266.4, Sodium 528.2, Carbohydrate 62.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 31.3, Protein 13.4

STRAWBERRY-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST



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This simple stuffed French toast is great to serve the family for weekend breakfasts. The sweet creamy filling is sure to satisfy anyone's sweet tooth. -Julie Vogl, Cumberland, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup strawberry yogurt
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
8 slices of white bread
4 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries, sweetened to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, yogurt and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Spread 2 tablespoons on 4 slices of bread; top with remaining bread to make 4 sandwiches. Beat eggs, milk and remaining vanilla; dip sandwiches. , In a large skillet, melt butter. Toast sandwiches until golden brown on both sides. To serve, top each sandwich with 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture and 1/4 cup strawberries.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen strawberries that have been thawed and drained.
  • Add more or less sugar to the strawberry syrup depending on your desired sweetness level.
  • If you don't have strawberry syrup, you can use another type of fruit syrup, such as blueberry or raspberry.
  • Be careful not to overcook the strawberries, as they will become mushy.
  • If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to spread the butter on the bread.
  • You can use any type of bread you like for this recipe, but a thick, hearty bread, such as sourdough or French bread, will hold up best.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can toast the bread in a toaster or under the broiler.
  • Serve the Cristo Rey toast immediately, while the bread is still warm and the syrup is still hot.

Conclusion:

Cristo Rey toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch recipe. It's perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. The combination of sweet strawberries, creamy butter, and crispy bread is sure to please everyone at the table.

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