Best 6 Monte Cristo Delights Recipes

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Calling all sandwich lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Monte Cristo Delights. These delightful treats are a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors, sure to tantalize your taste buds. Our collection features an array of recipes, each offering a unique twist on the classic Monte Cristo sandwich. From the traditional French toast-based version to variations featuring waffles, pancakes, and even croissants, there's a recipe here to satisfy every craving. Discover the perfect combination of crispy, golden bread, melted cheese, savory ham, and sweet fillings like raspberry preserves or powdered sugar. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or are looking to explore new flavor combinations, our Monte Cristo Delights recipes have got you covered. So, grab your ingredients and let's create a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MONTE CRISTO DELIGHTS



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Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Bake layers of ham, turkey, cheese and raspberry spread as the filling of a warm sandwich.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 egg or 1/4 cup fat-free egg product
5 oz reduced-fat Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
6 oz deli-style lean or fat-free ham or turkey ham, very thinly sliced
6 oz deli-style lean or fat-free turkey, very thinly sliced
1/3 cup strawberry or raspberry spreadable fruit
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, or spray with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick® mix, milk and egg until blended.
  • Spread half of the dough in bottom of baking dish. Top with half each of the cheese, ham and turkey. Spread spreadable fruit over turkey to within 1/2 inch sides of dish. Top with remaining ham, turkey and cheese. Spread remaining dough over cheese to sides of dish.
  • Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1290 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

MONTE CRISTO DELIGHTS (COOKING FOR 2)



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Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! A California sandwich from the 1900s consisting of ham, turkey and fruit preserves gets a baked remake using special ingredients.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 egg white or 2 tablespoons fat-free egg product
2 oz reduced-fat Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
3 oz deli-style lean or fat-free ham or turkey ham, very thinly sliced
3 oz deli-style lean or fat-free turkey, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons strawberry or raspberry fruit spread
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir Bisquick® mix, milk and egg white until blended.
  • Spread half of the dough in bottom of pan. Top with half each of the cheese, ham and turkey. Spread fruit spread over turkey to within 1/2 inch of sides of pan. Top with remaining ham, turkey and cheese. Spread remaining dough over cheese to sides of pan.
  • Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1230 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

MONTE CRISTO DELIGHTS



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Found on the Betty Crocker site. The "bread" for these sandwiches actually bakes around the ham, turkey and cheese filling!

Provided by Bekah

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Bisquick baking mix
3/4 cup milk
1 eggs or 1/4 cup egg substitute
5 ounces swiss cheese, thinly sliced
6 ounces deli ham, very thinly sliced
6 ounces deli turkey, very thinly sliced
1/3 cup strawberry all-fruit spread or 1/3 cup raspberry spreadable fruit
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Lightly grease square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches, or spray with cooking spray.
  • Stir Bisquick, milk and egg in medium bowl until blended.
  • Spread half of the dough in bottom of baking dish.
  • Top with half each of the cheese, ham and turkey.
  • Spread fruit spread over turkey to within 1/2 inch sides of dish.
  • Top with remaining ham, turkey and cheese.
  • Spread remaining dough over cheese to sides of dish.
  • Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar.
  • Serve warm.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.7, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 93.8, Sodium 1292.3, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 20.1

MONTE CRISTO DELIGHTS



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Best sandwich turned into baked squares. From 125th Anniversary Pennsylvania State Grange Cookbook.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Bisquick
1 egg
3/4 cup skim milk
6 ounces low-fat swiss cheese, sliced thin
6 ounces deli reduced-fat ham, sliced thin
6 ounces deli reduced-fat turkey, sliced thin
1/3 cup strawberry all-fruit spread or 1/3 cup raspberry spreadable fruit
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Mix bisquick, egg, and milk. Combine. Spread HALF of dough into 8 inch square pan.
  • Top with half of cheese, half of ham, half of turkey.
  • Spread fruit spread within 1/2" of sides of pan. Top with remaining cheese, ham, and turkey.
  • Spread remaining dough over this.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.5, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 76.7, Sodium 990.9, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 24.6

MONTE CRISTO DELIGHTS



Monte Cristo Delights image

Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Bake layers of ham, turkey, cheese and raspberry spread as the filling of a warm sandwich.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 egg or 1/4 cup fat-free egg product
5 oz reduced-fat Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
6 oz deli-style lean or fat-free ham or turkey ham, very thinly sliced
6 oz deli-style lean or fat-free turkey, very thinly sliced
1/3 cup strawberry or raspberry spreadable fruit
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, or spray with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick® mix, milk and egg until blended.
  • Spread half of the dough in bottom of baking dish. Top with half each of the cheese, ham and turkey. Spread spreadable fruit over turkey to within 1/2 inch sides of dish. Top with remaining ham, turkey and cheese. Spread remaining dough over cheese to sides of dish.
  • Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1290 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

MONTE CRISTO DELIGHTS (COOKING FOR 2)



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Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! A California sandwich from the 1900s consisting of ham, turkey and fruit preserves gets a baked remake using special ingredients.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 egg white or 2 tablespoons fat-free egg product
2 oz reduced-fat Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
3 oz deli-style lean or fat-free ham or turkey ham, very thinly sliced
3 oz deli-style lean or fat-free turkey, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons strawberry or raspberry fruit spread
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir Bisquick® mix, milk and egg white until blended.
  • Spread half of the dough in bottom of pan. Top with half each of the cheese, ham and turkey. Spread fruit spread over turkey to within 1/2 inch of sides of pan. Top with remaining ham, turkey and cheese. Spread remaining dough over cheese to sides of pan.
  • Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1230 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. Fresh bread, ham, and cheese will make a big difference in the final flavor of the Monte Cristo Delights.
  • If you don't have a deep fryer, you can shallow fry the Monte Cristo Delights in a large skillet with hot oil. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • Serve the Monte Cristo Delights immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include raspberry jam, maple syrup, and powdered sugar.

Conclusion:

Monte Cristo Delights are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their crispy, golden crust and gooey, flavorful filling, these sandwiches are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a fun and unique way to enjoy a classic sandwich, give Monte Cristo Delights a try!

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