Best Jans Monte Cristo Crescents Recipes

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MINI MONTE CRISTOS



Mini Monte Cristos image

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

JAN'S MONTE CRISTO CRESCENTS



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I made this from a combination of 119853 and 86644. I also made my own crescent dough from 35267. They turned out awesome and will be a regular in our house.

Provided by mewmew

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 slices deli turkey
3 teaspoons prepared mustard
6 slices provolone cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons strawberry jam
4 tablespoons pecans (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 deg.
  • Use recipe for crescent dough 35267.
  • Prepare dough in a flat rectangular sheet.
  • place turkey with mustard on first.
  • Place cheese on next.
  • Cover with thin layer of jam.
  • Sprinkle pecans evenly.
  • Roll up fairly tightly and cut into about 1/2" slices.
  • Sprinkle top with sesame seeds (optional).
  • Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 205.2, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 4

EASY MONTE CRISTO RECIPE



Easy Monte Cristo Recipe image

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

8 ounces Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
8 slices ham
8 slices Swiss cheese
1/3 cup cream cheese
raspberry jam
powdered sugar

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 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.

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