Best Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwiches Recipes

WAFFLED MONTE CRISTOS

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My husband and I enjoy Monte Cristos so much that I created this non-fried version to cut down on fat. The addition of orange peel and pecans makes these beautiful sandwiches absolutely delicious! -Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 large egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
4 slices white bread
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
4 slices process American cheese (2/3 ounce each)
2 thin slices deli turkey (1/2 ounce each)
2 slices Swiss cheese (3/4 ounce each)
2 thin slices deli ham (1/2 ounce each)
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, combine the egg, milk, sugar and orange zest. Dip bread into egg mixture. Place on a preheated waffle maker; sprinkle each slice of bread with pecans. Bake according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown., Place an American cheese slice on two bread slices; layer with turkey, Swiss cheese, ham and remaining American cheese. Top with remaining bread; butter outsides of sandwiches., Toast sandwiches in a skillet for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Dust with confectioners' sugar; serve with jam.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611 calories, Fat 28g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 177mg cholesterol, Sodium 1241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

WAFFLE MONTE CRISTOS

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Waffles packed with turkey, ham, bacon and apricot preserves have so much sweet, smoky love going on. I use frozen waffles to save time, but have at it if you want to put your waffle iron to good use. -Kelly Reynolds, Urbana, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup apricot preserves
8 frozen waffles
4 slices deli turkey
4 slices deli ham
4 slices Havarti cheese (about 3 ounces)
4 bacon strips, cooked
2 tablespoons butter, softened
Maple syrup

Steps:

Preheat griddle over medium heat. Spread preserves over four waffles. Layer with turkey, ham, cheese and bacon; top with remaining waffles. Lightly spread outsides of waffles with butter., Place on griddle; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and heated through. Serve with syrup for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g 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

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