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BAKED MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH



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Discover the Baked Monte Cristo Sandwich. While a Monte Cristo is normally fried, this good-for-you version still packs lots of flavor without the hassle!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Bread

Time 21m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 slices 100% whole wheat bread
4 KRAFT 2% Milk Singles
24 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Ham
2 egg whites
1/2 cup fat-free milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F.
  • Fill bread slices with 2% Milk Singles and ham.
  • Beat egg whites and milk in shallow dish or pie plate. Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, turning to coat both sides (let bread soak about 5 sec. on each side). Place sandwiches on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 6 min.; turn. Bake 5 min. or until sandwiches are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 1250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g

BAKED MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES



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Monte Cristo sandwiches are typically fried and we love how this one is baked. It's filled with layers of turkey, ham, and Swiss cheese. Raspberry jam drizzled over top is a must. It adds the sweet and savory flavor contrast to the sandwich. Dijon mustard gives it just a little zing. Using crescent dough is an easy shortcut and...

Provided by Jean Moore

Categories     Biscuits

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 can(s) flat sheet crescent rolls (or the regular ones)
1 pkg low sodium deli ham (8 oz), I use Hillshire Farms
1 pkg low sodium deli turkey (8 oz), I use Hillshire Farms
2 tsp Dijon mustard
8 slice Swiss cheese
1 egg
2 tsp water
Pam spray for baking dish
1 c raspberry jam

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 9X9 baking dish (use what you have handy).
  • 2. Place parchment paper in the pan. Lay the flat crescent dough in the pan. If it's too big, just trim it to fit.
  • 3. Spread 1 tsp mustard on the dough.
  • 4. Lay turkey meat evenly on the dough.
  • 5. Lay 4 slices of Swiss cheese on the turkey.
  • 6. Place 1 tsp mustard on the cheese.
  • 7. Lay ham evenly on the cheese.
  • 8. Add remaining 4 slices of cheese on the ham.
  • 9. Place flat piece of dough on top to cover it all.
  • 10. Mix egg with water and pour over the dough. Bake for 20 minutes on the center rack of the oven.
  • 11. Bake until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly and cut into squares.
  • 12. Serve with jam drizzled over the sandwich or on the side. The jam is an important part of the traditional flavor.

BAKED MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES



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How to make Baked Monte Cristo Sandwiches

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 egg
1 Tbs. water
flour
1 sheet Puff Pastry, thawed
8 thin slices ham
4 slices (1 oz. each) Swiss cheese
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, beat together egg and water.
  • Sprinkle flour onto work surface. Roll pastry sheet into 12-inch square.
  • Cut pastry into four 6-inch squares.
  • Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg mixture.
  • Place one slice of ham and one slice of cheese on each square.
  • Fold the pastry on the diagonal to cover the filling. Crimp edges with a fork.
  • Brush pastries with egg mixture, and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve with raspberry jam or maple syrup.

BAKED HAM & CHEESE MONTE CRISTO CASSEROLE



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This recipe is a strata, similar to my Christmas breakfast casserole. But, the addition of broccoli and French fried onions, makes it a dinner main dish.

Provided by Sharon Colyer @Cmom02

Categories     Casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 11

- cooking spray for greasing baking dish
6 - slices bread, divided
2 cup(s) (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided (could also use shredded swiss)
1 1/2 cup(s) french fried onions, divided
1 package(s) (10 oz) frozen broccoli spears, thawed, drained and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cup(s) (10 oz) cubed cooked ham (save time with already cubed ham)
5 large eggs
2 cup(s) 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon(s) seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 12 x 8 baking dish, with cooking spray.
  • Cut 3 bread slices, into cubes; place in prepared baking dish. Top bread with 1 cup cheese, 2/3 cup French fried onions, broccoli and ham.
  • Cut remaining bread slices diagonally into halves. Arrange bread halves down center of casserole, overlapping slightly, crusted points all in one direction.
  • In a medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and seasonings; pour evenly over casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until center is set. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese and 2/3 cup onions; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until onions are golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes, before serving.

BAKED MONTE CRISTO



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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoon flour
1 sheet puff pastry
8 slices deli ham
4 slices swiss cheese
2 teaspoons confectioners sugar
1 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400°F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork.
  • Sprinkle the flour on the work suface. Unfold the pastry sheet on the work surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 12-inch square. Cut into 4 (6-inch) squares. Brush the edges of the pastries with the egg mixture.
  • With a corner of 1 pastry facing you, place 2 slices ham and 1 slice cheese on the bottom half of the pastry. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle and press the edges to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork. Repeat with the remaining pastries. Brush the pastries with the egg mixture. Place the pastries onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Sprinkle the pastries with the confectioners' sugar. Serve with the maple syrup.

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