Best Monte Cristo Sandwiches Recipes

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Heat a non-stick skillet to medium heat. Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture, place in the skillet and cook until lightly brown on both sides.
• Remove bread from skillet. Layer four slices of bread with a slice of Swiss cheese, ham, Swiss cheese, turkey and Swiss cheese again. Cover with remaining four bread slices. Return sandwiches to skillet; grill until cheese has melted and bread has browned. Serve hot.

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place 2 bread slices on work surface. Spread each with 1 tablespoon mustard. Top each with 1 cheese slice, 2 turkey slices, 2 ham slices, 2 leaves mustard greens, another cheese slice, and bread.
• Beat eggs and remaining 1/2 tablespoon mustard in pie dish to blend. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Dip both sides of sandwiches into egg mixture. Place in skillet. Cover and cook until bottoms are golden, about 5 minutes. Turn sandwiches over. Cover; cook until golden and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer sandwiches to plates; cut into quarters.

HOMEMADE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread one side of 4 bread slices with mustard. Top remaining 4 slices with ham. Combine mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and mix together; sprinkle mixture evenly over ham and close sandwiches, mustard side down.
• In a shallow dish or bowl combine the eggs, milk and nutmeg and mix well. Melt butter in a large skillet or on a griddle over medium heat. Dip each sandwich in egg mixture, turning to coat. Let excess egg mixture drip into dish or bowl, and place sandwiches in hot skillet. Cook until golden brown and cheese is melted.

BLACK BEAN STOUP AND SOUTHWESTERN MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat a medium soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil to the hot pot, then the garlic, celery, onions, jalapeno and bay leaf. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, and then add the bell peppers and continue to cook. Drain 2 cans of beans and add them. Use a fork to mash up the beans in the remaining cans. Stir the mashed beans into the pot and season with 2 to 3 tablespoons hot sauce, the cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. Add the stock and tomatoes to the stoup and bring to a bubble. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, about 15 minutes. Add the lime juice. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
• While stoup cooks, make the Monte Cristos. Spread the bread with a light layer of hot pepper jelly. Build the sandwiches using 2 slices each of ham, cheese and turkey per sandwich. Beat the eggs with the milk and the remaining 2 teaspoons hot sauce. Sprinkle the eggs with a little salt. Heat a griddle pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter in the skillet. Dip each sandwich in egg coating and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side to melt the cheese and warm the meats through.
• Ladle up the black bean stoup and top with the sour cream and scallions. Cut the Monte Cristos corner to corner and serve halves alongside the stoup for dipping and munching.

BAKED MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

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.

LIGHT AND EASY MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Assemble sandwiches: Spread 1 tsp mustard over each bread slice.
• Place 1 slice of cheese over 4 slices of bread.
• Divide ham among sandwiches.
• Cover with remaining bread slices.
• Mix egg whites and milk together in a shallow bowl.
• Spray a cooking skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat or you may use an electric skillet.
• Dip both sides of sandwiches into milk & egg mixture.
• Cook sandwiches in skillet until lightly browned on each side, about 3 minutes on each side.
• Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle top of sandwiches with powdered sugar and top each one with jam.

TURKEY-BACON MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

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.

ITALIAN-STYLE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat a large griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
• Prepare the sandwiches by spreading 4 slices of the bread with preserves. Top with a slice of cheese, 2 slices of folded prosciutto, then another slice of cheese. Spread the remaining bread slices with Dijon and set in place over the cheese.
• In a large shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the milk or cream, Parmesan, and parsley. Nest the butter in a paper towel and wipe it across the hot pan. Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture and cook the sandwiches until deep golden, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
• Toss the arugula with the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper, to taste, in a large serving bowl. Cut the sandwiches from corner to corner and serve alongside the salad.

MEATLESS MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Arrange egg bread on work surface. Spread each slice with mustard. Divide Swiss cheese and sliced tomato equally among 3 bread slices; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Form 3 sandwiches by pressing remaining bread slices, mustard side down, atop tomato.
• Whisk eggs, 2 tablespoons water and sage to blend in medium shallow bowl. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Dip both sides of each sandwich into egg mixture and place in skillet. Cook until cheese melts and sandwiches are golden, about 4 minutes per side. Cut sandwiches diagonally in half. Transfer 3 halves to each plate.

OPEN FACE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a shallow dish.
• Dip both sides of bread slices in egg mixture.
• Melt butter in a large skillet; add bread slices, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Spread 1 tablespoon strawberry jam on 1 side of each bread slice; top evenly with turkey, ham, and cheese.
• Place on baking sheet.
• Broil 5 inches from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Sprinkle powdered sugar, if desired.
• Serve immediately.

PANERA MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread 1/2 teaspoon mustard on each slice of Cinnamon Raisin bread.
• Assemble the sandwich: bread (mustard side up), 1 slice cheese, 2 slices ham, 1 slice cheese, bread (mustard side down). Repeat to make four sandwiches.
• Whisk eggs, water, salt and pepper.
• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat.
• Dip both sides of the sandwich into egg mixture, lightly soaking bread.
• Place in skillet and cook until the cheese melts and the sandwiches are golden, about 4 minutes per side.
• Cut sandwiches in half diagonally and serve.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread 1 tablespoons peanut butter on each of 4 bread slices.
• Spread 1 tablespoons jelly on each of remaining 4 bread slices.
• Place peanut butter coated and jelly coated sides of bread together to form 4 sandwiches.
• In a small bowl, whisk together cream and eggs.
• In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat on stovetop, melt 1 tablespoons butter.
• Dip sandwich in egg mixture, and cook in skillet for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
• Repeat with remaining sandwiches.
• Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar, if desired.

SUPER-STUFFED MONTE-CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat a griddle pan or large skillet over medium high heat. Cook bacon and remove to paper towels to drain, 5 minutes. Drain off fat. Reheat griddle over medium heat. Make sandwiches in 2 batches.
• Beat eggs with half-and-half, nutmeg and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the griddle or pan and melt. Turn 4 slices bread in batter, then add to griddle or pan. Turn bread after it browns, 2 to 3 minutes. Top 2 bread slices with mustard, the other 2 with cranberry sauce. Add 2 slices of cheese and bacon on the cranberry covered bread. Add ham, then turkey to the mustard covered bread. Use a spatula to assemble 2 sandwiches and turn and press gently to set sandwiches in place. Repeat to make 2 more sandwiches. Cut sandwiches from corner to corner.
• Heat syrup in microwave safe container for 30 seconds. Drizzle syrup over sandwiches at the table.

MONTE CRISTO WAFFLE- SANDWICHES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat your waffle iron to medium heat. In a shallow bowl, whisk together, eggs,cream, mustard,salt, pepper, cinnamon and sugar.
• 2. Brush waffle maker with melted butter. Build sandwiches; One slice of bread, some cheese, a slice of ham, a slice of turkey, more cheese and another piece of bread. Turn sandwiches in batter and place in waffle iron. Close waffle iron and cook 5 minutes or until golden brown. Serve sandwiches sprinkle with powdered sugar and with melted marmalade or raspberry jelly for dipping.
• 3. Note: For a nice treat try making your children's sandwiches in the waffle maker- peanut butter and jelly is great or use the above batter and dip in a chocolate chip and marshmallow sandwich . (leave out the mustard and salt and pepper) yummmmm!

MINI MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Blend 2 tbsp butter with mustard; evenly spread on each bread slice. Equally top 4 bread slices with cheese and ham; top with remaining bread, buttered side down. Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.
• Beat eggs, milk and golden onion recipe soup mix until well blended. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, coating well.
• In large skillet, melt 1/4 c butter and cook sandwiches over medium heat, turning once, until golden.

CRANBERRY MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°. Spray jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with cooking spray. Mix sour cream and 1/4 cup cranberry sauce until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
• Spread 4 bread slices with 1 teaspoon mustard each. Spread remaining bread slices with 2 teaspoons cranberry sauce each. Place turkey and cheese on mustard-spread bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices, cranberry sides down. Cut each sandwich into fourths.
• Place crushed cereal in shallow bowl. Beat eggs in another shallow bowl; beat in milk, sugar and salt until blended. Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, then coat with cereal. Place in pan. Drizzle margarine over top slices of sandwiches.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until brown and crisp. Cut each sandwich diagonally in half. Serve warm with sour cream-cranberry sauce.

PEANUT-BUTTER-AND-JELLY MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread 1 tablespoon peanut butter on each of 4 bread slices. Spread 1 tablespoon jelly on each of remaining 4 bread slices. Place peanut-butter-coated and jelly-coated sides of bread together to form 4 sandwiches.
• In a small bowl, whisk together cream and eggs. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat on stovetop, melt 1 tablespoon butter.
• Dip sandwich in egg mixture, and cook in skillet for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired.

BAKED MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

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.

SIMPLE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
• Dip both side of each slice of bread into batter mixture.
• Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat; add battered bread slices and cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Spread 1 tbsp strawberry jam on each bread slice.
• Add turkey, ham and cheese on top of 2 bread slices and then top with remaining slice to make a sandwich.
• Place sandwiches on baking sheet and broil on middle oven rack 3-5 minutes or just until cheese melts making sure to flip them half way through and checking constantly not to burn them.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy!

HAM AND TURKEY MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread honey mustard evenly over 1 side of each bread slice.
• Place 1 Swiss cheese slice on each of 5 bread slices.
• Divide shaved ham and shaved turkey evenly over Swiss cheese. Top with remaining 5 bread slices, mustard side down.
• Whisk together 1/2 cup egg substitute and 1/3 cup milk; place in a shallow dish.
• Dip both sides of each sandwich into egg substitute mixture.
• Cook sandwiches in a lightly greased nonstick skillet over medium heat or in a griddle set to 325 for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
• Sprinkle evenly with powdered sugar, and top each sandwich with 1 tablespoons jam; serve immediately.