Spicy Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipes

CLASSIC MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Pair with homemade french fries , a side salad, and a pickle, and enjoy.

HOMEMADE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread one side of 4 bread slices with mustard. Top remaining 4 slices with ham. Combine mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and mix together; sprinkle mixture evenly over ham and close sandwiches, mustard side down.
• In a shallow dish or bowl combine the eggs, milk and nutmeg and mix well. Melt butter in a large skillet or on a griddle over medium heat. Dip each sandwich in egg mixture, turning to coat. Let excess egg mixture drip into dish or bowl, and place sandwiches in hot skillet. Cook until golden brown and cheese is melted.

SPICY MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a shallow dish whisk the eggs with Dijon mustard, basil, salt and pepper.
• Place 4 slices of bread on a flat work surface, then place 1 slice of cheese on top of each slice of bread.
• Top evenly with smoked turkey slices or ham, then remaining cheese slices.
• Top with remaining bread slices.
• Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture turning to coat soaking the bread well.
• Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, then brush with a thin layer of butter.
• Cook the sandwiches in batches turning once for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned and the cheese is melted (brushing the pan with more butter between batches).

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• For each sandwich use 3 slices of bread. Butter one side of bread first, then cover with a slice of ham and a slice of turkey or chicken.
• Butter both sides of the second slice of bread and spread with a little mustard or other dressing, if desired.
• Place on top of turkey or ham slice and top with 2 thin slices of cheese.
• Butter third slice for top; press sandwich lightly and trim crusts.
• Cut into halves diagonally and secure with toothpicks.
• Beat eggs with milk and salt.
• Dip sandwich halves into the egg mixture and fry on a hot skillet or griddle in butter or margarine.
• Brown on all sides, adding more butter when necessary.
• Dust lightly with powdered sugar & remove toothpicks before serving.

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• On a work surface, lay out 2 slices of bread and spread with mayonnaise. Top each slice with the 1 slice of Gouda and 1 slice of turkey each. Put the third slice of bread on top of one stack, and flip the remaining stack on top, cheese-side down, to make a triple-decker sandwich.
• Using a knife, cut the crusts off the sandwich (this helps to pinch and seal the ends). Wrap the sandwich tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours. (Wrapping the sandwich in plastic wrap, compacts it, and prevents the egg batter from seeping in.)
• Combine the eggs and milk in a bowl. Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Unwrap the sandwich and dip it in the egg batter, to coat evenly. Gently place it in the skillet, and fry, turning once, until golden brown and hot, about 5 minutes total.
• Cut the Monte Cristo in 1/2, transfer it to a place, and garnish with the strawberry and orange. Spoon some jam over each 1/2 and serve immediately.

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread bread with mayonnaise and mustard. Alternate ham, Swiss and turkey slices on bread.
• Beat egg and milk in a small bowl. Coat the sandwich with the egg and milk mixture. Heat a greased skillet over medium heat, brown the sandwich on both sides. Serve hot.

MONTE CHRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and salt and set aside.
• Lay the 8 slices of bread out on a flat surface. Lay 1 slice of cheese on each slice of bread. Then on 4 slices of the bread lay 1 slice of ham. On the other 4 slices lay 1 slice of turkey. Top all 8 slices with 1 slice of Swiss. Make 4 sandwiches and coat with egg mixture.
• *Cook's Note: You may add more Swiss, turkey or ham, if desired
• In a large skillet over medium-heat melt the butter.
• Add the sandwiches to the pan and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
• Remove the sandwiches to a sheet pan and place in the oven. Bake until the cheese has melted and the sandwiches are warm throughout, about 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk all of the ingredients together until smooth.
• Cut the sandwiches into quarters and serve with the cranberry syrup.

FAKING IT MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Spread the mustard on the (still frozen) French toast.
• Divide the ham and turkey evenly among 6 pieces of toast and top with 2 slices of cheese.
• Top with remaining 6 slices of toast to sandwich together.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
• Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on the top and bottom of each sandwich.
• Cook each sandwich in the skillet until brown, 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer to a baking sheet.
• Bake until the cheese is melted and the toast is heated through, about 4 minutes.

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise and mustard, stirring well; spread on one side of each bread slice.
• Place one slice each of turkey, ham, and cheese on top of 4 bread slices.
• Top with remaining bread.
• Cut each sandwich in half diagonally; secure with wooden picks.
• beat egg whites until stiff; set aside.
• Beat eggs; add sour cream and milk, stirring well.
• Fold in egg whites.
• Dip sandwich halves in batter; coat with breadcrumbs.
• Carefully lower sandwich halves, one at a time, into deep hot oil (375 degrees); fry until golden turning once.
• Drain; remove wooden picks.
• Serve sandwiches immediately.

BEST MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Assemble four sandwiches using bread, meats, and cheeses. Set aside. In medium mixing bowl (I use a square casserole dish), combine egg, water, milk, salt, sugar, flour, baking powder & mustard. Beat well. Heat about 1" of oil in deep skillet (I use a large iron skillet). Dip your sandwiches into the coating mixture, I like to get them well soaked. They will be drippy -- try to drain off a bit, carefully slide into the hot oil. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. When nicely browned, gently flip over & brown other side. Remove to paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Let cool a few minutes before cutting so the cheese doesn't ooze out. Cut each sandwich into four fingers for easy dipping. Serve with syrup or jam.

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread one side of each slice of bread with preserves.
• Layer ham and cheese between the spread side of the bread slices.
• In a shallow bowl or pie plate, beat together milk and egg white.
• Coat a nonstick pan or griddle with cooking spray.
• Heat over medium heat.
• Dip each sandwich in milk mixture, turning to coat.
• Place in pan; cook 2 minutes per side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
• Yield: 2 servings.