Monte Cristo Sandwiches
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
4
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Calories
707 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Description
The Monte Cristo Sandwich combines slices of Swiss cheese, turkey, and ham between two pieces of white bread, usually Texas-style. The sandwiches are dipped fully into a sweetened batter made of flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, milk, and egg, which creates a light coating once fried. Frying in oil at 340°F produces a crisp, golden exterior that contrasts nicely with the melted cheese and warm meats enclosed inside. Cheese layers on both sides of the meat ensure a creamy, melted texture throughout.
The sandwiches are typically served after frying with a dusting of powdered sugar and alongside raspberry jam, providing a pleasant contrast of sweet and savory flavors. The toothpicks hold the sandwich together during frying to maintain its structure. Cutting after cooking preserves the molten cheese filling.
This dish is often enjoyed as a hearty lunch or brunch option, offering both protein and rich flavor. The balance of melted cheese and deli meats with the lightly sweet batter makes for a unique taste experience.
Ingredients
Sweet Batter Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Monte Cristo Sandwich Ingredients:
- 8 lices swiss cheese
- 8 lices turkey
- 8 lices ham
- 8 lices white bread or any square white bread, Texas-style
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- powdered sugar for dipping
- raspberry jam for dipping
Instructions
- Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the milk and egg thoroughly.
- Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and combine until there are no lumps. The batter should be fairly runny, yet still thick enough to stick to the sandwich. If needed, add a teensy bit more milk.
- Make the sandwiches by layering a slice of Swiss cheese, then the 4 meat slices, then Swiss cheese, top with the remaining slice of bread. Putting cheese on either side of the meat ensures a beautiful melty goodness when you are done! Leave the sandwiches whole for frying, as you lose the cheesy goodness inside otherwise. Only slice them after they are cooked up!
- Place a toothpick on each corner of the sandwich.
- Dip the whole sandwich in the batter, covering the surface completely and fry in 340 degrees Fahrenheit oil until golden. Fry one side until it's golden brown, then flip and continue to fry the other side until it's golden brown. The Texas toast will take longer to heat up the inside, thus the lower frying temperature. If you are using normal bread, you can go up to around 360 degrees Fahrenheit for frying.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Remove the toothpicks and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. If you want the real Disney deal, dip your sandwich in raspberry jam!
Notes
- Keep the sandwiches whole during frying to retain melted cheese inside; slice only after cooking.
- Use toothpicks at sandwich corners to hold layers together while frying.
- Serve with raspberry jam and a sprinkle of powdered sugar to highlight the sweet-savory contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 707 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 707kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 690mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 615IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 751mg | 75% |
| Iron | 4.5mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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