Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 sandwiches
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Calories
418 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
French
Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe
Description
The Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe assembles slices of turkey, Swiss cheese, and ham between white bread, then dips the sandwich halves into a batter made from flour, baking powder, salt, beaten egg, and water. These are fried in hot oil until golden and crisp, then sprinkled with powdered sugar. The combination of turkey, Swiss, and ham gives the sandwich a savory richness offset by the sweet coating of powdered sugar and optional serving with raspberry jam, which can be homemade by crushing berries and cooking with sugar and pectin. The frying process creates a crisp exterior that holds the melty interior together, providing a pleasing contrast of textures.
This sandwich is particularly enjoyable served warm alongside jam, which adds a fruity sweetness that complements the savory and cheesy layers. By preparing a homemade raspberry jam, you can tailor the sweetness and texture to your preference. The batter and frying method ensure a crunchy outside and tender inside, making this sandwich a distinct and indulgent treat.
For the raspberry jam, fresh raspberries are crushed and combined with sugar and boiled pectin to set the mixture. Proper cooling and storage guidelines keep the jam fresh for weeks or frozen longer term. The sandwich halves should be fried in batches for best results and drained on paper towels before serving to maintain crispiness.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg beaten
- 1⅓ cups water
- 6 lices turkey
- 6 lices swiss cheese
- 6 lices ham
- 12 lices white bread
- vegetable oil for frying
- powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix egg and water. Add egg mixture to flour mixture and blend thoroughly.
- Stack one slice each of turkey, cheese, and ham, in that order, onto bread and top each sandwich with a second slice of bread. Cut sandwiches in half and put a toothpick in each half to hold sandwiches together.
- In a large pot, heat about 3 inches of oil over medium-high heat to 360 degrees F.
- Working in batches, dip each sandwich half in batter and fry in hot oil until golden, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Drain on paper towels. Remove toothpicks and sprinkle sandwiches with powdered sugar just before serving.
Notes
- Serve Monte Cristo sandwiches with raspberry jam or your preferred fruit jam for dipping.
- Homemade raspberry jam can be prepared by crushing raspberries, adding sugar, and cooking with fruit pectin according to the recipe provided.
- When frying sandwiches, work in batches and allow them to drain on paper towels to avoid sogginess.
- Use toothpicks to hold sandwich halves together during battering and frying, then remove before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 732mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 358mg | 36% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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