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Monte Cristo

[heart_this] · Dec 12, 2011 · 26 Comments

Monte Cristo

A grilled ham and cheese sandwich cooked French toast style covered in an eggy batter, friend until golden brown and served with maple syrup or jam.

The breakfast grilled cheese sandwich with maple syrup reminded me of the monte cristo and that was the perfect excuse to make some monte cristo sandwiches and update the photos on this recipe! A monte cristo sandwich is essentially a ham and cheese sandwich that is cooked french toast style where it is dipped in an egg based batter and then fried until golden brown. This sandwich is commonly served with maple syrup or with powdered sugar and jam for dipping and it truely is a great example of sweet and savoury working well together. Breakfast is the perfect time to enjoy a monte cristo but they also go well for lunch or even dinner. You can easily keep things interesting by changing up the cheese, meat and jam so you will never get tired of monte cristo’s.

Monte Cristo

Monte Cristo

Monte Cristo

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 2

A grilled ham and cheese sandwich cooked French toast style covered in an eggy batter, friend until golden brown and served with maple syrup or jam.

ingredients
  • 4 slices bread
  • 1 cup cheese, grated
  • 3 slices honey ham
  • 2 teaspoons mustard (optional)
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons butter
directions
  1. Place two slices of bread down, top with half the cheese followed by the ham, mustard and the remaining half of the cheese and finally the remaining slices of bread.
  2. Heat a pan over medium heat and melt a bit of butter in it.
  3. Meanwhile, mix the eggs, milk and vanilla and dip the sandwiches into the mixture to coat both sides.
  4. Place the sandwiches into the heated pan and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side.
  5. Serve topped with maple syrup or with powdered sugar and jam.
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Comments

  1. Janet says

    July 12, 2007 at 12:52 pm

    hmmm… this is one of my favorite sandwiches, and yours look delicious!

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  2. katiez says

    July 12, 2007 at 7:24 pm

    I had no idea a Mone Christo was so simple!
    Your jam looks perfect!

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  3. Mr. Scrumptious says

    July 14, 2007 at 4:16 pm

    Oh boy! I’d forgotten how much I like a good Monte Cristo. I can almost taste it already.

    Reply
  4. Lorie says

    July 24, 2008 at 3:02 pm

    You have inspired me to try this…it looks absolutely fabulous! :o)

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  5. Lorie says

    July 25, 2008 at 6:38 pm

    Okay, I tried this sandwich for lunch today and it was absolutely delicious! I’m never had a Monte Cristo before…the flavors just are perfect! I’m not much of a cook so that fact that it came out for me is so exciting! I can’t wait to make this for my husband tomorrow! :o)

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  6. gm says

    September 17, 2008 at 4:53 am

    Thanks for a great single-serving recipe!

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  7. David says

    September 30, 2008 at 12:04 am

    As a french toast lover, I thought I invented something new when I added ham and swiss and made sandwiches using french toast. I used maple syrup and grape jelly.
    It amazed me when I made it for a friend, and he said “oh, it’s a Monte Cristo”.
    Never tried it with chicken or turkey, but I’ll give it a try sometime.

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  8. Jim Pook says

    July 27, 2009 at 5:48 am

    Wow – they do strange things to sandwiches in Toronto.

    The classic Monte Cristo here in BC is ham AND turkey with mozzerella cheese.

    The bread is dipped in egg and fried in butter while the meat is heated on a grill or frypan. When ready, the meat and cheese is put into the bread and the whole sandwich is fried until the cheese melts. It is then served with french fries – not jam.

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  9. {lovely little things} says

    April 15, 2010 at 4:59 am

    I've never heard of a Monte Cristo sandwich, sounds good!

    Reply
  10. Mandygirl's foodie blog says

    December 12, 2011 at 11:27 pm

    I made these last week to surprise my husband who was working for home! I made it savory by adding grilled onions to the turkey, provolone and an extra bonus…bacon pieces 🙂 I also put the jam in between the slices of turkey. The sandwich in your picture looks yummy!!!

    Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    December 13, 2011 at 2:08 am

    oh my! I had a brainstorm while looking at your site, which I love by the way. You should make a tomato soup that is like a grilled cheese tomato soupy goodness/with the idea of a french onion soup. Does that make any sense? yum.

    Reply
  12. Chung-Ah @ Damn Delicious says

    December 13, 2011 at 8:04 am

    Oh wow, I've never actually made a Monte Cristo sandwich before but this looks divine!! I don't have any ham in the house so I think I'll make this with pastrami!! Mmmmm.

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  13. sixtyfivealive says

    December 13, 2011 at 10:07 am

    I'm used to using both ham and turkey; then serving with mint jelly on the side followed by a small serving of lime sherbert for dessert.

    I think the Monte Cristo is not only easy to prepare, but the most delicious sandwich I've tasted.

    Also, I've used both swiss cheese and white cheddar cheese – both are excellent as a variation.

    Putting a bit of powdered sugar on the top – then mixing equal parts of maple syrup and orange blossom honey to lightly spill over the finished sandwich – then putting a 'dab' of mint jelly onto the next bite you're ready to take, is kind of a special ritual and oh so pleasant. Served with chilled white wine or champagne and some fresh strawberries added to melon and grapes in a dish, you've got a meal that will keep you smiling for hours…………….;-)

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  14. Lizzie says

    December 13, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    Oh my god. My arteries! Just looking at it!

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  15. Kevin says

    December 13, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    sixtyfivealive: You definitely have the monte cristo down!

    Reply
  16. Aidy says

    December 13, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    I love your sandwich recipes! Not only do they contain the four basic food groups, at any given time…they are scrumptious! LOVE THESE!

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  17. bellini says

    December 13, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    Breakfast it is Kevin!

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  18. Kathleen Richardson says

    December 14, 2011 at 2:25 am

    Oh my! Oh yum! Oh….

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  19. Anonymous says

    December 14, 2011 at 2:38 am

    I have one a month at a local breakfast/lunch place. Love it. they think i am strange when I say no fries and syrup.

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  20. Gina @ Skinnytaste says

    December 14, 2011 at 2:52 am

    My mom used to make these, it's been years! Looks great!

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  21. Jen says

    December 15, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    I love monte cristos, but I have never made one at home. Will definitely be trying this one out!

    Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    July 18, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    A real Monte Cristo isnt pan fried in egg batter!!!!! A REAL Monte Cristo is battered in its entirety and deep fried. Seriously? This thing is french toast, not a Monte Cristo!!! Yuck!!

    Reply
  23. Gerry @Foodness Gracious says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    Looks like an awesome contender for national grilled cheese month! Yummmm..

    Reply
  24. Tim Gueguen says

    May 6, 2018 at 3:39 am

    I'm looking at Monte Cristo recipes, and the variation is considerable. And serving it with jam or other sweet sauce isn't something I've seen in Canada.

    Reply
  25. kevin says

    May 6, 2018 at 8:56 pm

    Tim Gueguen: I enjoy it with maple syrup or jam!

    Reply
  26. gary dyck says

    March 17, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    You have a real kick ass good site. Keep it up

    Reply

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