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Have you ever had a Monte Cristo sandwich?! A Monte Cristo is a fried ham and cheese sandwich that is a variation of the French Croque Monsieur Sandwich. Its name is a tribute to the French novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas. This sandwich is available at many restaurants, but is also a Disneyland favorite of mine. It is included on the menu at both Café Orleans and Blue Bayou in Disneyland, and is a recipe we are so happy we can now make at home.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 1 1/3 cups water 12 – 18 turkey slices 12 Swiss cheese slices – I love Swiss, but you could also use provolone, mozzarella, muenster, or gruyere. 12 – 18 ham slices 12 slices white bread – I use a simple white sandwich bread for this recipe, but you can use challah or brioche. vegetable oil – or another high smoking point oil like canola oil or peanut oil powdered sugar
How to Make a Monte Cristo Sandwich
How to Make Raspberry Dip
If you’re not up to making the raspberry sauce, use a jar of raspberry jam or raspberry preserves. Air fry for 8-10 minutes. Flip the sandwich, and fry for another 8-10 minutes. Replace the foil with each sandwich you fry. Enjoy!
How to Store Monte Cristo Sandwiches?
STORE leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. We don’t recommend using a microwave to reheat. Use the stovetop, toaster oven, or standard oven instead. FREEZE. The Monte Cristo sandwich is best eaten right away, but can safely freeze for 1-2 months to use later. Wrap cooled sandwiches individually with plastic wrap, then cover with aluminum foil. Label the contents including the date. To reheat. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Remove the plastic wrap and wrap the sandwich in foil. Place in the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes. Remove the foil and broil the sandwich for 1-2 minutes on each side, to get a crispier crust. Top with powdered sugar and jam.
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