Monte Cristo Sandwich with Bacon

Description Version of the French toast sandwich made with bacon. It makes a great late night snack, brunch, or lunch. Ingredients 2 slices bacon 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed 2 tablespoons milk 1 egg, beaten 1 pinch ground nutmeg 2 slices bread 1 tablespoon whole berry cranberry sauce, or more to taste 2 … Read more

Fried Monte Cristo Sandwich

Description Slices of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese are layered between soft slices of bread, then deep fried with a crispy crust of panko bread crumbs in this updated version of a classic hot sandwich. Ingredients 12 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed 8 slices Swiss cheese 8 slices cooked deli ham 8 slices deli turkey … Read more

Monte Cristo Sandwich – the Real One

Description This is the real Monte Cristo sandwich. It has a nice thick batter and is absolutely delicious. Enjoy hot sandwich with currant jelly or make a currant sauce with currant jelly, water and heavy cream. Ingredients 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed ⅔ cup water 1 egg ⅔ cup all-purpose flour 1 ¾ … Read more

Chef John’s Monte Cristo Benedict

Description Imagine the best French toast you’ve ever had, combined with the best ham and cheese sandwich you’ve ever had, topped with perfectly poached eggs. You don’t need any Hollandaise because the poached egg yolks are the sauce. Ingredients 2 large eggs ¼ cup heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 pinch salt 1 … Read more