Best Monte Cristo Panini Recipes

MONTE CRISTO PANINI

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Make and share this Monte Cristo Panini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 24m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 slices French bread (1/2-inch thick)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 ounces swiss cheese, thinly sliced
2 ounces smoked ham, thinly sliced
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat panini grill to high.
Brush one side of each bread slice with butter.
Place on work surface, buttered side down, and spread with mustard.
On bottom halves, evenly layer cheese and ham.
Cover with top halves and press gently to pack.
In a pie plate, whisk together egg and milk.
Dip both sides of each sandwich in egg mixture.
In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
Place sandwiches in grill, close the top plate and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes.
Sift sugar mixture over each panini.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.9, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 155, Sodium 1376.5, Carbohydrate 76.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5, Protein 33

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

Ingredients

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

BENNIGANS MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Bennigans Monte Cristo Sandwich image

Bennigan's makes the most awesome Monte Cristo sandwiches. A great break from the usual toasted ham & cheese.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 3 sandwiches, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

9 slices whole wheat bread
3 slices cooked turkey
3 slices cooked ham
3 slices American cheese
3 slices swiss cheese
1 egg
1 -1 1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

Place turkey and Swiss cheese on one slice of bread and ham and American cheese on another slice of bread.
Place third slice.
in-between and secure the triple-decker sandwich in the corners with tooth picks.
Place egg in mixing bowl, add water and beat together.
Add salt, sugar, flour, and baking powder.
Beat batter until smooth.
Dip sandwich in batter and carefully cover all the sides and surface.
Carefully place in hot oil and fry until golden.
When sandwich has turned a warm gold color remove from hot oil and place on paper towel.
Let cool for a few minutes before removing the tooth picks.
Before serving slice into fourths and sprinkle.
with powder sugar.
Serve with Raspberry jam.