Best 6 Wasabi Monte Cristo Recipes

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Welcome to a culinary adventure with a twist! Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the extraordinary Wasabi Monte Cristo, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. Picture golden-brown French toast enveloping layers of melted cheese, savory ham, and a touch of spicy Wasabi Aioli that adds an unexpected kick. Served with a side of tangy Raspberry Sauce, this delightful dish promises a burst of flavors in every bite.

If you prefer a vegetarian option, the Portobello Monte Cristo offers a hearty and flavorful alternative. Portobello mushrooms serve as a meaty filling, while sun-dried tomatoes and creamy Swiss cheese add depth and richness to each bite.

For those craving a classic Monte Cristo experience, the Traditional Monte Cristo presents a delightful combination of Swiss and American cheese, ham, and turkey. Dipped in a luscious egg batter and fried to perfection, this sandwich embodies comfort and indulgence.

No Monte Cristo experience is complete without a variety of dipping sauces, and this article has got you covered. Discover the tangy Cranberry Sauce, the creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce, and the sweet and smoky Chipotle Raspberry Sauce. Each sauce enhances the flavors of the Monte Cristo sandwiches, creating a symphony of tastes that will keep you coming back for more.

Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with the Wasabi Monte Cristo and its accompanying recipes. Whether you prefer a spicy kick, a vegetarian delight, or a classic taste, this article has something for every palate. So gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and let the deliciousness unfold!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MONTE CRISTO



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Unsalted butter, for griddling
12 slices Texas toast
French Toast Custard, recipe follows
18 slices Swiss cheese
18 ounces shaved ham
16 ounces premade pancake batter
Strawberry-Rhubarb Syrup, recipe follows
6 large eggs
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 ounces fresh strawberries, stemmed and quartered
4 ounces fresh rhubarb, large dice
1/2 cup sugar
2 ounces maple syrup

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.

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.

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH



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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

2 slices bread
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 slices cooked ham
2 slices cooked turkey meat
1 slice Swiss cheese
1 egg
½ cup milk

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

KALUA PIG MONTE CRISTO EGG ROLLS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     appetizer

Yield Makes 12 egg rolls

Number Of Ingredients 21

12 traditional egg roll wrappers or 24 lumpia (rice-based) wrappers
1/4 cup rice flour
12 thin slices Swiss cheese
12 thin slices Black Forest ham
1 1/2 cups shredded Kalua Pork (recipe follows)
3 cups shredded Napa cabbage
2 large egg whites
1 gallon clean frying oil, such as canola or peanut oil
Wasabi Mojo (recipe follows)
1 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons wasabi powder
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
One 8- to 12-pound pork butt
1 whole banana leaf (available at Asian or Latin markets or online), cut in half
1/2 cup liquid smoke
1/3 cup salt

Steps:

  • 1. Place an egg roll skin on a clean surface dusted with a small amount of rice flour. Make sure one of the four points is facing you.
  • 2. Center 1 slice of Swiss cheese on the lower half of the wrapper, followed by 1 slice of ham. Place about 2 tablespoons of the pork in the center of the ham. Top with a bit of shredded cabbage.
  • 3. Using a pastry brush, paint a 1-inch border of egg white on the 2 edges of egg roll wrapper facing away from you.
  • 4. Using both hands, roll the corner nearest you over the filling while tucking the outside corners toward the center. Continue rolling until the roll is closed and sealed. Gently firm up the roll, making sure the ends are tightly tucked in (or they will open when frying). (If using a lumpia egg roll wrapper, repeat the rolling process with an additional wrapper so the finished product is two-ply. Lumpia wrappers are thinner than traditional egg roll wrappers and this helps with issues of breakage.)
  • 5. Repeat with the rest of the wrappers and filling, making sure to wipe your working board of any excess egg white as you go, as it is very sticky.
  • 6. Dust the finished egg rolls with a bit of rice flour, cover, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes before frying. Fry them within 24 hours, or freeze them if you like.
  • 7. Heat the frying oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Or, if you do not have a deep fryer, fill a Dutch oven with 2 1/2 inches of oil (make sure not to fill within 4 inches of the top of the pot). Place the pot over medium-high heat. Test the oil with a little bit of rice flour. If the flour bubbles from the heat, the oil is ready.
  • 8. Place just a few egg rolls in pot at a time, making sure the oil level doesn't get close to the top of pot. Fry the egg rolls, turning often, until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes. Place on cooling rack and continue cooking the rest of the egg rolls.
  • 9. Should you have an accidental oil spill or flare up, cover the pot with a lid and turn off the heat source. Cover the fire with a liberal amount of baking soda. Never try to put out an oil fire with water-it is no bueno!
  • 10. When the cooked egg rolls are cool enough to touch, cut them on a bias to show the layers of filling and amaze your family and friends! Serve with Wasabi Mojo.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 43m

Yield 1 sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 slices white bread
Mayonnaise, as needed
2 slices Gouda
2 slices turkey
3 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Strawberry slices, for garnish
Orange wedges, for garnish
Serving suggestion: Blackberry jam

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 - THE REAL ONE



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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

1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
⅔ cup water
1 egg
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
8 slices white bread
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices turkey
4 slices ham
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

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

Tips:

  • For a more authentic Japanese flavor, use freshly grated wasabi instead of prepared horseradish.
  • If you don't have any Dijon mustard, you can substitute yellow mustard.
  • To make sure the sandwiches are cooked evenly, cook them over medium heat and flip them frequently.
  • Serve the Monte Cristo sandwiches with your favorite dipping sauce, such as honey mustard, ketchup, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

The Wasabi Monte Cristo sandwich is a unique and delicious twist on the classic Monte Cristo sandwich. The combination of sweet and savory flavors, along with the spicy kick of the wasabi, makes this sandwich a surefire hit. Whether you're looking for a fun and easy lunch or a unique appetizer for your next party, the Wasabi Monte Cristo is sure to please everyone.

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