Best 6 Turkey Jack Appetizers Mini Monte Cristos Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey with our Turkey Jack Appetizers and Mini Monte Cristos, where flavors dance harmoniously to create a symphony of taste. These culinary delights are not just appetizers; they are miniature masterpieces, perfect for any occasion. Discover the Turkey Jack Appetizers, a delightful combination of juicy turkey, savory Jack cheese, and zesty cranberry sauce, all wrapped in a flaky crescent roll crust. Experience a burst of flavors with each bite, as the tangy cranberry sauce perfectly complements the richness of the turkey and cheese.

Embark on a culinary adventure with the Mini Monte Cristos, a classic sandwich reimagined in appetizer form. Layers of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese are nestled between slices of fluffy French toast, then dipped in a luscious egg batter and pan-fried to golden perfection. The result? A crispy exterior that yields to a tender and flavorful interior, sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer the savory goodness of the Turkey Jack Appetizers or the sweet and savory symphony of the Mini Monte Cristos, these recipes promise an unforgettable culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MINI MONTE CRISTOS



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Smoked turkey and cheese are wrapped in a flaky crescent crust in this twist on a classic.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet
16 very thin slices (about 4x4 inches) smoked turkey (5 1/2 oz)
16 cubes (2 1/2 oz) Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (from 8-oz package)
Powdered sugar
Maple syrup or Dijon mustard, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening, or spray with cooking spray. In small bowl, beat egg and milk with fork until well blended; set aside.
  • If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate crosswise into 2 (6x8-inch) rectangles, firmly pressing perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut crosswise into 2 (6x8-inch) rectangles. With knife or pizza cutter, cut each rectangle into 8 (3x2-inch) rectangles.
  • Fold each slice of turkey in half; place on dough rectangles. Place 1 cheese cube in center of each; fold turkey around cheese cube. Wrap dough up around turkey and cheese, shaping into a ball; pinch tightly to seal. Brush top and sides of each ball with egg mixture; place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm with maple syrup or Dijon mustard for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

TURKEY MONTE CRISTO



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If you like French toast and grilled cheese, you'll love a Monte Cristo. This sandwich is usually pan-fried, but baking it instead means you can use less butter and make several at the same time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, for brushing
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups whole milk
Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper
1/2 cup cranberry sauce, coarsely chopped if chunky
8 3/4-inch-thick slices white bread, such as Pullman
12 ounces thinly sliced roast turkey
4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat; brush with butter. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, whisk together eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread cranberry sauce on 4 slices of bread. Top with turkey; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese evenly over turkey. Top with remaining bread slices. Carefully transfer sandwiches to egg mixture and soak, pressing lightly with a spatula, 1 minute a side.
  • Transfer to baking sheet; bake 15 minutes. Flip and bake 7 minutes more. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

MONTE CRISTOS



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A Monte Cristo sandwich never fails to please. This recipe comes together quickly with deli meats, packaged sliced cheese and bottled salad dressing. -Debbie Brunssen, Randolph, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Thousand Island salad dressing
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
8 slices white bread
1/4 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
1/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham
4 slices Swiss cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup strawberry preserves

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 185mg cholesterol, Sodium 1208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

TURKEY-BACON MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES



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Use up leftover turkey and cranberry sauce with these battered, griddled and baked sandwiches.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 slices bacon
Eight 1/2-inch-thick slices challah bread or brioche
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 ounces smoked Gouda or Cheddar, shredded
12 ounces thinly sliced leftover turkey breast
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup leftover cranberry sauce or relish
1/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lay the bacon in a large nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Lay 4 slices of the bread on a work surface. Spread one side of each slice with some mustard and top each with 2 slices of bacon. Evenly divide half of the Gouda and then half of the turkey among the sandwiches and season lightly with salt and pepper. Evenly spread the cranberry sauce over the top of each and top with the remaining turkey. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining Gouda and remaining 4 slices of bread to make 4 sandwiches total. Press down slightly on each sandwich.
  • Whisk together the milk, nutmeg and eggs in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 large skillets over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon each of the butter and oil to each skillet. Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture to coat all over and lay them in the skillets. Cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the sandwiches to a baking sheet and bake until the cheese is melted, about 6 to 8 minutes.

MINI MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH APPETIZERS



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-=UPDATE=- This recipe has been adopted and revised by me on February 16h 2005! Serve along side of fresh fruit such as melon balls, grapes and pineapple chunks.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 16 mini sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 slices cooked turkey
6 slices swiss cheese
6 slices lean ham
12 slices bread (use good bread that is not sliced too thin)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups water
1 large egg
vegetable oil
powdered sugar
raspberry jam
melon (optional)
grapes (optional)
pineapple chunk (optional)

Steps:

  • Place one slice each of turkey, Swiss cheese, and ham on 6 bread slices.
  • Top with remaining bread slices and cut into quarters; hold sandwiches together with wooden toothpicks if needed.
  • -=Batter=- Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add water to egg and beat slightly. Add egg to flour mixture and beat until smooth.
  • Dip mini monte cristo sandwich quarters into batter and fry in hot oil until golden brown, turning once.
  • Remove toothpicks and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.
  • Serve with a side of raspberry jam to dip them inches.

TURKEY JACK APPETIZERS (MINI MONTE CRISTOS)



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These are sooo delicious. This is my version of a monte cristo sandwich. Although this is touted as an appetizer, we make this a meal!! I also use strawberry jam or blackberry preserves in place of the raspberry preserves.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 32 mini sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces thinly sliced ham
8 ounces thinly sliced turkey
8 ounces thinly sliced monterey jack cheese
16 slices egg bread (or wheat)
oil (for frying)
4 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons flour
powdered sugar
sour cream
raspberry preserves

Steps:

  • Evenly divide the ham, turkey and jack cheese among 8 slices of bread.
  • Top with remaining 8 slices of bread, making 8 sandwiches.
  • Cut each sandwiches into four squares or triangles.
  • In a shallow dish combine eggs, milk and flour. Beat well.
  • Heat oil to 375º in large skillet to about 1/2 inch depth.
  • Fry sandwiches, a few at a time, about 1 minute each side, until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and serve with sides of sour cream and preserves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 262.3, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 7.8

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh, organic, and free-range turkey if possible.
  • Don't overcook the turkey. It should be cooked until just tender, about 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • If you're using a store-bought rotisserie turkey, let it cool completely before shredding it.
  • Be sure to season the turkey with salt and pepper, and add other herbs and spices to your taste.
  • Use a good quality bread for the Monte Cristo sandwiches. A sturdy bread, such as challah or brioche, will hold up well to the cooking process.
  • Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on the bread before adding the turkey and cheese. This will add a tangy flavor to the sandwich.
  • Use a good quality cheese that melts well. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère are both good choices.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the Monte Cristo sandwiches. Cook them in batches if necessary, so that they have room to brown evenly.
  • Serve the Monte Cristo sandwiches immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as honey mustard or maple syrup.

Conclusion:

Turkey Jack Appetizers: Mini Monte Cristos are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with shredded turkey, cheese, and Dijon mustard, and then fried until golden brown. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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