**Indulge in a Culinary Symphony: The Monte Cristo Grinder, a Unique Fusion of Sweet and Savory Delights**
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the Monte Cristo Grinder, a sandwich that harmoniously blends the sweet and savory flavors of French toast, ham, cheese, and a hint of tangy cranberry sauce. This culinary masterpiece takes inspiration from the classic Monte Cristo sandwich, adding a substantial twist with a crispy grinder roll. Embark on a delightful journey through three enticing variations of this sandwich: the Classic Monte Cristo Grinder, the Turkey Cranberry Monte Cristo Grinder, and the Veggie Monte Cristo Grinder. Each version offers a distinct flavor profile, catering to a wide range of preferences.
EASY MONTE CRISTO RECIPE
Easy Monte Cristos are a quick way to enjoy the sweet, savory flavors of a Monte Cristo with less work. They are baked in crescent dough, not fried.
Provided by Echo Blickenstaff
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Roll out and separate the refrigerated dough into 8 triangles onto a cookie sheet coated with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place one slice of ham on each triangle.
- Spread 2 teaspoons of cream cheese on each piece of ham.
- Place one slice of Swiss cheese over the cream cheese.
- Roll up each triangle into a crescent shape.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until rolls are golden brown.
- After baking, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Dip in raspberry jam and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 618 mg, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MONTE CRISTO
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat a griddle and deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Butter the griddle. Dunk the Texas toast on both sides in the French Toast Custard and grill until golden brown. Flip and add 1 slice Swiss cheese to each slice of toast. Then add 3 ounces ham on top of 6 of the toast slices, then top the ham with another slice of Swiss cheese. Top each ham and cheese toast with a cheese only toast, to form 6 sandwiches. Cook until the cheese melts, then remove from griddle and cool. Dunk the cooled sandwiches in the pancake batter until fully covered and put into the fryer. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes. Serve with the Strawberry-Rhubarb Syrup.
- Beat the eggs well, then add the sugar and mix until emulsified and all the sugar has dissolved. Add the milk and vanilla and whisk until combined.
- Add the strawberries, rhubarb, sugar and maple syrup to a saucepot. Place over medium heat and cook until fruit is soft, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly, then carefully puree with a hand blender.
CLASSIC MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH
Steps:
- Pair with homemade french fries , a side salad, and a pickle, and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 680 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 227 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 2122 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 30 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH
A quick and easy sandwich with ham, turkey and swiss slices, dipped in an egg/milk mixture and fried to a golden brown. A hot alternative to the usual lunch or snack. Try it with berry jam on the side.
Provided by CJO
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 20m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 297.9 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 48.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 1308.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH - THE REAL ONE
This is the real Monte Cristo sandwich. It has a nice thick batter and is absolutely delicious. Enjoy hot sandwich with currant jelly or make a currant sauce with currant jelly, water and heavy cream.
Provided by SEAWAKIM
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs Breakfast Sandwich Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 808.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
CLASSIC MONTE CRISTO
This sandwich is perfect for breakfast or dinner. It tastes sweet, like French toast, but gets protein from the meat and cheese. -Monica Woods, Springfield, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spread mustard over one side of each bread slice; top two slices with cheese and turkey. Cover with remaining bread, mustard side down. In a shallow bowl, beat egg substitute and milk. Dip sandwiches in mixture, coating both sides., Heat a griddle coated with cooking spray; toast sandwiches until lightly browned on both sides. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve with apple butter.
Nutrition Facts :
MONTE CRISTO GRINDER
Killer Sandwich ! A bit of a take on a Monte Cristo minus the egg/french toast. if you're seeking a more classic Monte Cristo flavor, add 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard to 3/4 cup of mayo and leave out the oregano and the bell pepper/onion/oil mixture. Add the spread after cooking because cooked mayo is kind of nasty.
Provided by Kana K.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- In skillet, over medium-high heat, saute bell peppers and onions and garlic in oil until bell pepper is crisp-tender.
- Remove bell pepper and onion from skillet, reserving oil mixture.
- Layer the ham, smoked turkey, tomato, bell pepper and onion on the bottom half of French bread.
- Drizzle the oil mixture over the top.
- Sprinkle with oregano.
- Top with cheese and remaining half of bread.
- Wrap loaf in foil.
- Bake 25 minutes or until cheese is melted.
MONTE CHRISTO SANDWICHES
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
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.
ITALIAN-STYLE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a large griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Prepare the sandwiches by spreading 4 slices of the bread with preserves. Top with a slice of cheese, 2 slices of folded prosciutto, then another slice of cheese. Spread the remaining bread slices with Dijon and set in place over the cheese.
- In a large shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the milk or cream, Parmesan, and parsley. Nest the butter in a paper towel and wipe it across the hot pan. Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture and cook the sandwiches until deep golden, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Toss the arugula with the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper, to taste, in a large serving bowl. Cut the sandwiches from corner to corner and serve alongside the salad.
ITALIAN MONTE CRISTO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together the jam, mustard and rosemary. Lay out the slices of bread. Divide the mustard mixture evenly over the 8 slices of bread and spread almost to the edges. Put a slice of cheese on each piece of bread, followed by 2 slices of prosciutto. Put together 2 of the bread slices for each sandwich.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs. Add the heavy cream and salt and whisk to combine.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil to the pan and heat for 1 minute. Working with one sandwich at a time, dip both sides of the sandwich in the batter and place directly into the hot pan. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches. Cover with a lid and allow to cook until the first side is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the lid, flip each sandwich and continue to cook on the remaining side until golden brown and the cheese is melted, approximately another 4 minutes. (Or cook in batches if needed.)
- Sprinkle one side of each sandwich with powdered sugar and serve warm.
MONTE CRISTO FOLDS
I love the classic Monte Cristo that Bennigan's serves with red raspberry preserves for dipping; but sadly, our Bennigan's recently closed. This is a variation from the 2002 Pillsbury Bake-Off using Grands buttermilk biscuits and baked instead of fried.
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F In medium bowl, mix ham, turkey and cheese.
- Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Press or roll each to form 6 to 7-inch round. Place slightly less than 1/3 cup ham mixture on one side of each biscuit round. Fold dough over filling; press edges to seal. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
- In small bowl, beat egg, milk, cinnamon and nutmeg. Brush over tops of filled biscuits.
- Bake 12 to 19 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with jam.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.3, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 126.5, Sodium 1388.4, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 9.9, Protein 32.1
MONTE CRISTO (COCKTAIL)
Make and share this Monte Cristo (Cocktail) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nyteglori
Categories Beverages
Time 1m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour coffee into large mug.
- Add alcohols.
- Stir.
- Top with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.6, Sodium 2.9, Carbohydrate 5.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 0.2
MONTE CRISTO PULL-APART SLIDERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: raspberry, granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, nonstick cooking spray, sweet hawaiian dinner rolls, roasted turkey, honey ham, swiss cheese, large egg, unsalted butter, powdered sugar
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Dinner
Time 3h30m
Yield 12 sliders
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the raspberry jam: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the raspberries for about 4 minutes, until they start to burst and become very fragrant. Add the sugar and cook, stirring constantly, for 10-15 minutes, until running a spoon through the jam leaves an open trail at the bottom of the pot. Stir in the lemon juice. Remove the pot from the heat and let the jam cool completely. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Make the sliders: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a small baking sheet with foil, leaving enough overhang so the sides can be used as handles. Grease with nonstick spray.
- Slice the sheet of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, leaving the individual rolls connected. Place the bottom half in the prepared baking sheet.
- Layer the turkey and ham on top, making sure to fold the meat to fit inside the individual squares of the rolls, then top with the Swiss cheese.
- Spread the raspberry jam over the top half of the rolls and place on top of the cheese layer, pressing down lightly.
- In a small bowl, mix together the egg and melted butter. Liberally brush on top of the rolls.
- Bake the sliders until the cheese is completely melted and the buns are toasted, 25-30 minutes. If the tops begin to brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Remove the sliders from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a serving platter. Dust lightly with powdered sugar and serve whole so the sliders can be pulled apart.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 7 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your Monte Cristo grinder.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make a Monte Cristo grinder, so feel free to get creative and try different variations.
- Make sure your bread is grilled or toasted before assembling the sandwich. This will help it to hold up better and prevent it from getting soggy.
- Use a good quality cheese that melts well. This will help to create a gooey, delicious sandwich.
- Don't overcrowd the sandwich. Keep the fillings simple and don't pile them on too thick, or the sandwich will be difficult to eat.
- Cook the sandwich until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown. This will ensure that the sandwich is cooked through and delicious.
- Serve the sandwich with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include raspberry jam, honey mustard, or maple syrup.
Conclusion:
The Monte Cristo grinder is a delicious and versatile sandwich that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its crispy bread, gooey cheese, and savory fillings, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give the Monte Cristo grinder a try. You won't be disappointed!
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