Best 8 Meatless Monte Cristo Sandwiches Recipes

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.

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 CRISTO SANDWICH - THE REAL ONE

Steps:

• Heat 5 inches of oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). While oil is heating, make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper; whisk into the egg mixture until smooth. Set aside in the refrigerator.
• Assemble sandwiches by placing one slice of turkey on one slice of bread, a slice of ham on another, then sandwich them with the Swiss cheese in the middle. Cut sandwiches into quarters, and secure with toothpicks.
• Dip each sandwich quarter in the batter so that all sides are coated. Deep fry in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides. Remove toothpicks and arrange on a serving tray. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

MONTE CRISTOS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing and Dijon mustard; spread over 1 side of each slice of bread. On 4 slices, layer the turkey, ham and Swiss cheese; top with remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, combine the eggs, cream and ground mustard. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture., On a griddle or large skillet, melt butter. Toast sandwiches over medium heat until bread is golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with preserves.

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.

VEGAN MONTE CRISTO

Steps:

• In a bowl that's large enough for the bread, whisk the ½ cup of vegan egg, ¼ tsp of smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Spread the mustard evenly over one side of a piece of bread and then assemble the sandwich by layering the vegan ham and cheese on top of the mustard. Place the top piece of bread on top and dip both sides in the egg mixture.
• In a skillet, heat the pan on medium-high heat and add the butter or oil when the pan is hot. When the butter is completely melted, add the sandwich to the pan and cook for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy. Flip the sandwich and cook the other side until it's golden brown and crispy. To help the cheese melt, cover the pan with a lid.
• Enjoy!

MEATLESS MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Arrange egg bread on work surface. Spread each slice with mustard. Divide Swiss cheese and sliced tomato equally among 3 bread slices; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Form 3 sandwiches by pressing remaining bread slices, mustard side down, atop tomato.
• Whisk eggs, 2 tablespoons water and sage to blend in medium shallow bowl. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Dip both sides of each sandwich into egg mixture and place in skillet. Cook until cheese melts and sandwiches are golden, about 4 minutes per side. Cut sandwiches diagonally in half. Transfer 3 halves to each plate.

MEATLESS MEXICAN MONTE CRISTOS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, lightly beat the eggs with 1/4 cup water, salt and pepper. Stir in the cilantro.
• Make 4 sandwiches by layering the cheese between the slices of bread.
• In a large skillet, heat the butter. Dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides.
• Cook each sandwich over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Cut each sandwich in half and serve with a side of salsa.