Monte Cristo
The Monte Cristo sandwich is said to have first been invented around 1910 in a Paris cafe. Its still served as a popular snack throughout Paris and Switzerland in most bars and cafes. It consists of layers of ham, turkey and cheese sandwiched between 3 slices of country French bread. Its then dipped in a French toast batter and grilled on a hot skillet. Its served with a side of jelly preserve and maple syrup. Its said to have made its way to the United States around the 1950’s and was first served in southern California. This recipe will make 6 sandwiches or 12 triangles.
INGREDIENTS:
18 slices bread, French country loaf
6 slices ham
6 slices turkey
12 slices Swiss cheese
3 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
butter
Dijon mustard
powdered sugar
jelly preserve
maple syrup
DIRECTIONS:
Each sandwich will use 3 slices of bread. To assemble the sandwich add 1 slice of ham and 1 slice of turkey to the first piece of bread. Top with another piece of bread and spread the top with Dijon mustard. Place 2 slices of swiss cheese on top and add the last piece of bread. Butter the top of the third slice
Slightly press the sandwich and trim crusts. Cut into halves diagonally and secure each piece with 3 toothpicks.
In a small bowl, beat eggs with milk and vanilla extract. Dip sandwich halves into the egg mixture, coating completely and fry on a hot skillet or griddle in butter. Brown on all sides, adding more butter when necessary.
Remove toothpicks before serving.
Sprinkle sandwich halves with powdered sugar and serve with a side of jelly preserve and maple syrup.
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This looks great - the kind of sandwich that my husband especially would enjoy. I can feel my arteries hardening as I type!