5 from 27 votes
Cheddars Monte Cristo Sandwich
The Cheddars Monte Cristo Sandwich features layers of smoked turkey, ham, American cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese between bread slices, dipped in pancake batter and fried to a golden crisp. The sandwich is dusted with powdered sugar to add a subtle sweetness that balances the savory fillings. The batter encases the fillings, creating a soft and slightly crunchy exterior.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
969 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 lices bread
- 4 lices smoked turkey
- 4 lices ham
- 2 lices American cheese
- 2 lices Monterey jack cheese
- 2 cups pancake mix prepared
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- The Prep Make the sandwiches ahead of time. Make two sandwiches with 2 slices of smoked turkey, 2 slices of ham, and one slice of American cheese, and one slice of Monterey jack cheese. Wrap the sandwiches individually snuggly with plastic wrap. Place the sandwich in the refrigerator for at least one hour. You may want to do this overnight.
- Preheat oil to about 320 degrees. Use you favorite pancake batter, make enough batter to prepare about six 4-inch pancakes. Gently unwrap the sandwiches and dip into the batter. Place the battered sandwich in hot oil and cook until golden. If you need to be sure to flip the sandwich over so both sides brown evenly. Place the sandwich on a wire rack to drain. Allow the sandwich to rest for about 1 minute, then cut the sandwich, and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
969kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
69g
(106%)
Saturated Fat
45g
(225%)
Cholesterol
131mg
(44%)
Sodium
1975mg
(82%)
Potassium
474mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
575IU
(12%)
Calcium
645mg
(65%)
Iron
3.8mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 969
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 969kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 69g | 106% |
| Saturated Fat | 45g | 225% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1975mg | 82% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 575IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 645mg | 65% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.