This Monte Cristo Sandwich, based on the Disneyland classic, is filled with layers of ham, turkey, and cheese and fried to golden perfection. The fan-favorite dish is served with a dusting of powdered sugar and a side of raspberry jam.
One of the most popular foods at Disneyland, up there with turkey legs and dole whips, happens to be the Monte Cristo Sandwich, and for a good reason! This famous sandwich features brioche bread, melty swiss cheese, turkey, and ham, fried to perfection, dusted with powdered sugar, and enjoyed with a side of sweet raspberry jam. It's an insane combination of sweet and savory that will have your tastebuds begging for more after the first bite!
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🥪 The History of the Monte Cristo Sandwich
Food historians believe the Monte Cristo Sandwich is a variation of the French dish, Croque Monsieur. The Monte Cristo was first served in Southern California in the 1950s, and it made its way into the menus, and the hearts of millions of fans, in Disneyland not long after. With similar ingredients to a grilled cheese sandwich, the Monte Cristo takes things to the next level!
🥘 Ingredients
- Cornstarch
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Egg
- Salt
- Sugar
- Swiss cheese
- Turkey
- Ham
- White bread: Any kind of white bread can be used, but I prefer a thicker variety like sourdough, challah, or brioche.
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Vegetable oil
- Powdered sugar: Powdered sugar is dusted on the sandwiches right before serving. It is a must!
- Raspberry jam: I believe Monte Cristos are traditionally served with a side of raspberry jam, but you can use any jam.
🔪 Instructions
- Mix the fry batter for dipping the sandwiches in.
3. Follow with two pieces of turkey.
5. Top with mustard, mayo and another piece of bread.
7. Dip the sandwich in the fry batter.
2. Top one slice of bread with two pieces of ham.
4. Follow with one slice of Swiss cheese.
6. Depending on the size of your bread, slice the sandwich in half and secure it with toothpicks.
8. Fry the sandwiches in a skillet until golden brown on each side.
💭 FAQs
These sandwiches are served hot! Serve immediately after cooking with a dusting of powdered sugar and a side of raspberry jam for dipping. The sweet, savory, gooey, crispy combination is unlike any other.
Yes! The best way to reheat the sandwich is either on the stove or in the oven. The microwave is more likely to make it soggy (although it will work in a pinch.) Stove: Melt a ½ tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich on the skillet and cook for a couple of minutes until warm. Oven: Wrap sandwich in foil and bake for 5 minutes at 350 F. Microwave: Cook the sandwich for 20-30 seconds.
The sandwiches are good for 3-5 days, depending on the expiration date of the ingredients used.
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Monte Cristo Sandwich
This Monte Cristo Sandwich, based on the Disneyland classic, is filled with layers of ham, turkey, and cheese and fried to golden perfection. The fan-favorite dish is served with a dusting of powdered sugar and a side of raspberry jam.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Additional Time: 0 hours
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Entrees
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Sweet Batter Ingredients:
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cup water
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Monte Cristo Sandwich Ingredients:
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices turkey lunchmeat
- 8 slices ham lunchmeat
- 8 slices thick white bread (sourdough, challah, and brioche work great)
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Raspberry jam, for dipping
Instructions
1. Whisk together mayonnaise and mustard and spread on each slice of bread.
2. Assemble sandwiches by layering two slices of ham, two slices of turkey, and one slice of Swiss cheese on top of a piece of bread. Top with another piece of bread.
3. Depending on the size of the bread you are using, you may want to slice the sandwich in half at this point. Secure each piece with a toothpick.
4. Combine the batter ingredients in a shallow dish.
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (365-375 degrees.)
6. Gently dip half of each sandwich into the batter. Then flip so the sandwich is completely covered in the batter.
7. Transfer the sandwich to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Place the cooked sandwich on a paper-towel-lined plate (or a cooling rack to help maintain crispiness.)
8. Continue cooking in batches until all of the sandwiches are done.
9. Dust the cooked sandwiches with powdered sugar and serve with a side of raspberry jam for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 949
- Sugar: 41
- Sodium: 2040
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 112
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 148
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