Best Simply Baked Monte Cristos Recipes

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

Ingredients

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.

SIMPLY BAKED MONTE CRISTOS

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A french toast style sandwich that is baked so you can cook several at one time. It's a great idea for breakfast, and It's a pretty flexible recipe. You can use any kind of bread, add turkey and another layer of bread to make a triple decker, and even add mustard.

Provided by Recipe Reader

Categories Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 slices bread
4 slices ham
4 slices gruyere cheese
4 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
powdered sugar
raspberry jam

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°F and grease a cookie sheet.
Layout 4 slices of bread and top each with a slice of ham, a slice of cheese and the remaining bread to make 4 sandwiches.
In a large bowl whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon sugar, and vanilla.
Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture, coating both sides, and place onto the greased cookie sheet.
Bake 15 minutes, turn sandwiches over, and continue baking 10 more minutes.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve with raspberry jam.

MONTE CRISTO BAKE

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This is like Monte Cristo Sandwiches, but is much easier! (It is essentially a strata!) Make sure that you eat these "sandwiches" with a fork (at the least) and enjoy! Note: Cooking time does not include time in the fridge.

Provided by Dwynnie

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 slices white bread
3/4 lb cooked turkey, diced
3/4 lb cooked ham, diced
3 cups swiss cheese, shredded
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
8 tablespoons raspberry preserves

Steps:

Trim 4 pieces of bread and put in the bottom of a 9 x 9 glass casserole.
Evenly sprinkle 1 cup of cheese over the bread.
Layer the turkey and ham evenly over the cheese.
Evenly sprinkle the remaining cheese over the meat.
Cover with the remaining pieces of bread.
Beat together the eggs, milk, mustard, and onion powder, then pour over the bread.
Press lightly on the bread with a fork, pushing down into the egg mixture.
Cover and chill for 6 hours or overnight.
Bake at 325 degrees F for 60 minutes or until the top and sides are golden.
Cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving, sprinkled with the powdered sugar.
Serve with raspberry preserves on the side.