Best 10 Turkey Jack Appetizers Mini Monte Cristos Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer that will impress your guests? Look no further than Mini Monte Cristos featuring Turkey Jack! These delectable bites combine the classic flavors of a Monte Cristo sandwich into a smaller, handheld version that is perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying as a quick snack. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep, you can create these delicious treats that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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MINI MONTE CRISTOS



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Smoked turkey and cheese are wrapped in a flaky crescent crust in this twist on a classic.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet
16 very thin slices (about 4x4 inches) smoked turkey (5 1/2 oz)
16 cubes (2 1/2 oz) Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (from 8-oz package)
Powdered sugar
Maple syrup or Dijon mustard, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening, or spray with cooking spray. In small bowl, beat egg and milk with fork until well blended; set aside.
  • If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate crosswise into 2 (6x8-inch) rectangles, firmly pressing perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut crosswise into 2 (6x8-inch) rectangles. With knife or pizza cutter, cut each rectangle into 8 (3x2-inch) rectangles.
  • Fold each slice of turkey in half; place on dough rectangles. Place 1 cheese cube in center of each; fold turkey around cheese cube. Wrap dough up around turkey and cheese, shaping into a ball; pinch tightly to seal. Brush top and sides of each ball with egg mixture; place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm with maple syrup or Dijon mustard for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 2 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

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH - THE REAL ONE



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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

1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
⅔ cup water
1 egg
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
8 slices white bread
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices turkey
4 slices ham
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

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

TURKEY MONTE CRISTO



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If you like French toast and grilled cheese, you'll love a Monte Cristo. This sandwich is usually pan-fried, but baking it instead means you can use less butter and make several at the same time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, for brushing
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups whole milk
Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper
1/2 cup cranberry sauce, coarsely chopped if chunky
8 3/4-inch-thick slices white bread, such as Pullman
12 ounces thinly sliced roast turkey
4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat; brush with butter. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, whisk together eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread cranberry sauce on 4 slices of bread. Top with turkey; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese evenly over turkey. Top with remaining bread slices. Carefully transfer sandwiches to egg mixture and soak, pressing lightly with a spatula, 1 minute a side.
  • Transfer to baking sheet; bake 15 minutes. Flip and bake 7 minutes more. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

TURKEY MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Eight 1/2 inch thick slices challah bread or brioche
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
12 ounces thinly sliced cooked turkey breast
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce or relish
3 large eggs
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • To make the sandwiches: Lay the bread out on the work surface. Spread one side of each slice with the mustard. Spread half of the cheese on 4 slices of the bread. Cover with half of the turkey and season with salt and pepper to taste. Evenly spread the cranberry on the turkey on the sandwich. Top with the remaining turkey; season with salt and pepper to taste, and cover with the remaining cheese and bread. Press down slightly on each sandwich. In a lipped plate or dish, whisk together the eggs and milk, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat 2 large skillets over medium-low heat, add a tablespoon of both butter and oil to each pan. Dip and coat each of the sandwiches in the egg mixture and lay in the pans. Cook 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.

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.

MINI MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH APPETIZERS



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-=UPDATE=- This recipe has been adopted and revised by me on February 16h 2005! Serve along side of fresh fruit such as melon balls, grapes and pineapple chunks.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 16 mini sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 slices cooked turkey
6 slices swiss cheese
6 slices lean ham
12 slices bread (use good bread that is not sliced too thin)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups water
1 large egg
vegetable oil
powdered sugar
raspberry jam
melon (optional)
grapes (optional)
pineapple chunk (optional)

Steps:

  • Place one slice each of turkey, Swiss cheese, and ham on 6 bread slices.
  • Top with remaining bread slices and cut into quarters; hold sandwiches together with wooden toothpicks if needed.
  • -=Batter=- Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add water to egg and beat slightly. Add egg to flour mixture and beat until smooth.
  • Dip mini monte cristo sandwich quarters into batter and fry in hot oil until golden brown, turning once.
  • Remove toothpicks and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.
  • Serve with a side of raspberry jam to dip them inches.

THANKSGIVING MONTE CRISTO RECIPE BY TASTY



Thanksgiving Monte Cristo Recipe by Tasty image

Upgrade your Thanksgiving leftovers with this sweet and savory Monte Cristo! Tender turkey meets sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, stuffing, and melty Swiss cheese, all sandwiched between slices of French toast!

Provided by Aleya Zenieris

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 oz roasted turkey, shredded
1 cup gravy
8 slices brioche bread
¼ cup cranberry sauce
¼ cup whole grain mustard
8 slices swiss cheese
1 cup stuffing
6 large eggs
⅔ cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ stick unsalted butter, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the turkey and gravy until well combined.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of cranberry sauce over each of 4 slices of brioche. Spread 1 tablespoon of whole-grain mustard over each of the remaining slices of brioche. Place a slice of cheese on top of each piece of bread.
  • Divide the turkey between 4 slices of bread, pressing down into a flat, even layer. Distribute the stuffing atop the turkey, spreading into a flat even layer. Place the other slices of bread, cheese-side down, over the stuffing and press down to adhere.
  • In a 2-inch-deep, square baking dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, and salt until well combined.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
  • Dip a sandwich in the egg mixture and press down to coat. Flip the sandwich to coat the other side. Lift the sandwich from the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off, then transfer the sandwich to the pan and cook until the bottom is golden and crispy, about 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until the other side is golden and crispy, 3 minutes more. Transfer the sandwich to a baking sheet and place in the oven to warm through while you repeat with the remaining sandwiches, adding more butter to the pan between each.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 11 grams

TURKEY-CRANBERRY MONTE CRISTO



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Every year, my husband and I look forward to Thanksgiving leftovers just so we can make this sandwich. Once you try it, I'm sure you will agree that this is the best turkey sandwich ever! -Cleo Gonske, Redding, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 slices egg bread
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
10 ounces thinly sliced cooked turkey
6 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, thinly sliced
1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
3 large eggs
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 teaspoons butter
3 teaspoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spread 4 slices of bread with mustard. Layer with turkey and cheese. Spread remaining bread with cranberry sauce; place on cheese., In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1-1/2 teaspoons each butter and oil over medium heat until butter is melted. Dip 2 sandwiches in egg mixture; add to skillet. Cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining butter, oil and sandwiches., Transfer sandwiches to a baking sheet. Bake until cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 calories, Fat 30g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 297mg cholesterol, Sodium 1282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

TURKEY JACK APPETIZERS (MINI MONTE CRISTOS)



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These are sooo delicious. This is my version of a monte cristo sandwich. Although this is touted as an appetizer, we make this a meal!! I also use strawberry jam or blackberry preserves in place of the raspberry preserves.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 32 mini sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces thinly sliced ham
8 ounces thinly sliced turkey
8 ounces thinly sliced monterey jack cheese
16 slices egg bread (or wheat)
oil (for frying)
4 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons flour
powdered sugar
sour cream
raspberry preserves

Steps:

  • Evenly divide the ham, turkey and jack cheese among 8 slices of bread.
  • Top with remaining 8 slices of bread, making 8 sandwiches.
  • Cut each sandwiches into four squares or triangles.
  • In a shallow dish combine eggs, milk and flour. Beat well.
  • Heat oil to 375º in large skillet to about 1/2 inch depth.
  • Fry sandwiches, a few at a time, about 1 minute each side, until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and serve with sides of sour cream and preserves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 262.3, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 7.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh bread: Stale bread will make your Monte Cristos tough and chewy. Look for fresh, soft bread that is a day or two old.
  • Butter the bread: Buttering the bread helps to prevent it from getting soggy when it is dipped in the egg wash.
  • Use a variety of fillings: The classic Monte Cristo is made with ham and Swiss cheese, but you can use any type of filling you like. Some popular options include turkey, chicken, bacon, and provolone cheese.
  • Make sure the filling is evenly distributed: If the filling is not evenly distributed, your Monte Cristos will be difficult to eat.
  • Dip the sandwiches in the egg wash: The egg wash helps to seal the sandwiches and prevent them from falling apart when they are fried.
  • Fry the sandwiches until they are golden brown: Frying the sandwiches until they are golden brown ensures that they are cooked through and that the cheese is melted.
  • Serve the sandwiches immediately: Monte Cristos are best served immediately after they are fried. This is when they are at their crispiest and most delicious.

Conclusion:

Monte Cristo sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a Monte Cristo that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give these Turkey Jack Appetizers Mini Monte Cristos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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