Italian Monte Cristo Sandwich Food

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• On a work surface, lay out 2 slices of bread and spread with mayonnaise. Top each slice with the 1 slice of Gouda and 1 slice of turkey each. Put the third slice of bread on top of one stack, and flip the remaining stack on top, cheese-side down, to make a triple-decker sandwich.
• Using a knife, cut the crusts off the sandwich (this helps to pinch and seal the ends). Wrap the sandwich tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours. (Wrapping the sandwich in plastic wrap, compacts it, and prevents the egg batter from seeping in.)
• Combine the eggs and milk in a bowl. Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Unwrap the sandwich and dip it in the egg batter, to coat evenly. Gently place it in the skillet, and fry, turning once, until golden brown and hot, about 5 minutes total.
• Cut the Monte Cristo in 1/2, transfer it to a place, and garnish with the strawberry and orange. Spoon some jam over each 1/2 and serve immediately.

MONTE CRISTO BREAKFAST SANDWICH

Steps:

• Make the French toast: Whisk together the eggs, milk and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth. Place the bread slices in the bowl of egg mixture and coat both sides. Heat 2 skillets (each large enough to hold 2 slices of bread) over medium heat. Add half of the butter to each. When the butter begins to foam and brown slightly on the edges, arrange 2 slices of bread in each skillet. Cook until the undersides have browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the slices over and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, reducing the heat to medium-low if the bread is browning too quickly. Transfer the French toast to a plate and let cool slightly. Wipe out the skillets. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook the sandwiches: Return the skillets to medium heat and add about 1 tablespoon butter to each. Allow the butter to melt and froth, swirling to coat the bottoms of the skillets. Divide the eggs between the skillets and spread evenly on the bottoms. Arrange two slices of the French toast, slightly apart, in each skillet. Cook, shaking the skillets a little bit so the eggs don't stick, until the eggs on the bottom of the skillet sear and firm up, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Finish: Divide and spread the remaining butter on the tops of the 4 slices of French toast. Slide a spatula underneath the eggs and flip everything over so the buttered French toast slices are now on the bottoms of the skillets. Season with salt. Layer on top of one piece of French toast per skillet with the cheese, ham and turkey. Slide the spatula under one slice of the French toast and fold it over the other so it looks like a sandwich! Repeat with the second skillet. Transfer the skillets to the oven until the cheese melts and the centers get hot, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board and cut each in half. Serve two halves on each plate with maple syrup for drizzling and dunking.

MONTE CHRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and salt and set aside.
• Lay the 8 slices of bread out on a flat surface. Lay 1 slice of cheese on each slice of bread. Then on 4 slices of the bread lay 1 slice of ham. On the other 4 slices lay 1 slice of turkey. Top all 8 slices with 1 slice of Swiss. Make 4 sandwiches and coat with egg mixture.
• *Cook's Note: You may add more Swiss, turkey or ham, if desired
• In a large skillet over medium-heat melt the butter.
• Add the sandwiches to the pan and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
• Remove the sandwiches to a sheet pan and place in the oven. Bake until the cheese has melted and the sandwiches are warm throughout, about 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk all of the ingredients together until smooth.
• Cut the sandwiches into quarters and serve with the cranberry syrup.

ITALIAN-STYLE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat a large griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
• Prepare the sandwiches by spreading 4 slices of the bread with preserves. Top with a slice of cheese, 2 slices of folded prosciutto, then another slice of cheese. Spread the remaining bread slices with Dijon and set in place over the cheese.
• In a large shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the milk or cream, Parmesan, and parsley. Nest the butter in a paper towel and wipe it across the hot pan. Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture and cook the sandwiches until deep golden, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
• Toss the arugula with the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper, to taste, in a large serving bowl. Cut the sandwiches from corner to corner and serve alongside the salad.

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• For each sandwich use 3 slices of bread. Butter one side of bread first, then cover with a slice of ham and a slice of turkey or chicken.
• Butter both sides of the second slice of bread and spread with a little mustard or other dressing, if desired.
• Place on top of turkey or ham slice and top with 2 thin slices of cheese.
• Butter third slice for top; press sandwich lightly and trim crusts.
• Cut into halves diagonally and secure with toothpicks.
• Beat eggs with milk and salt.
• Dip sandwich halves into the egg mixture and fry on a hot skillet or griddle in butter or margarine.
• Brown on all sides, adding more butter when necessary.
• Dust lightly with powdered sugar & remove toothpicks before serving.

OPEN FACE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a shallow dish.
• Dip both sides of bread slices in egg mixture.
• Melt butter in a large skillet; add bread slices, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Spread 1 tablespoon strawberry jam on 1 side of each bread slice; top evenly with turkey, ham, and cheese.
• Place on baking sheet.
• Broil 5 inches from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Sprinkle powdered sugar, if desired.
• Serve immediately.