Monte Cristo Sandwich
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5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
581 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Brunch
Monte Cristo Sandwich
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A delicious Monte Cristo Sandwich recipe with ham, turkey and cheese, battered, pan fried and served with powdered sugar and raspberry jam.
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Ingredients
Batter:
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil , for frying
Sandwiches:
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 8 slices white bread , challah or brioche
- 8 slices ham
- 8 slices turkey
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
Topping:
- powdered sugar , as needed
- Raspberry or blackberry jam
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Instructions
- Assemble Sandwiches: Lay two slices of bread side by side. Spread with very thin layer of Dijon mustard. Top with turkey, Swiss cheese, ham, and second bread slice.
- Secure with Toothpicks on two opposite corners, from the top, at an angle, to help keep the sandwich together while battering.
- Make Batter: Add flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon to a mixing bowl and stir together. Whisk in eggs and milk until smooth.
- Heat Oil: Add oil to a skillet over medium heat.
- Dip Sandwiches: Use tongs to dip each sandwich into the batter, flipping to coat on both sides. Lift up and allow excess batter to drip off and set aside on a plate. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.
- Cook: Once oil in pan is hot, add one sandwich at a time, cooking for about 3 minutes (reduce heat if it starts to brown too much on the bottom) until golden and crisp. Flip and cook on the other side until golden. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
- Serve: Cut into halves or quarters before serving, and dust with powdered sugar. Serve with a side of raspberry jam.
Notes
- Bread: I like Sara Lee's Artesano Bread, but sourdough or whole grain would also work well.
- Cheese: Gruyere, Gouda, emmental would all be delicious.
- Jam: Homemade Raspberry or Blackberry would be best, but this is a good store-bought option.
- Baked Monte Cristo: batter and place on a lined and greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes, until golden, then flip and repeat on the other side.
- Traditional French Version: Croque Monsieur or Croque Madame. The first true Monte Cristo sandwich is really a Croque Monsieur. In 1966 Disney made this version and served it at the Blue Bayou restaurant.
- Make Ahead Instructions: The batter can be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator.
- Freezing Instructions: Monte Cristo sandwiches are best served fresh, but they can be frozen after cooking. Let cool completely, wrap individually in plastic wrap, and then a layer of foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw completely in the refrigerator, then fry with a little bit of butter in a pan on the stove until crispy. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with jam.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
581kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
174mg
(58%)
Sodium
1386mg
(58%)
Potassium
533mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
467IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
531mg
(53%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 581 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 581kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1386mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 467IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 531mg | 53% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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39 reviews
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