Monte Crisco Skillet 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 CRISCO SKILLET

Steps:

• 1. Prepare cornbread mix according to package directions, except bake in a 10 1/2 inch cast iron skillet (cornbread will be thin). Remove cornbread from skillet; cool and cut into cubes. Wipe out skillet with paper towels, lightly spray with no-stick cooking spray.
• 2. Heat oven to 350 d/f. Place cornbread cubes in skillet. Top with turkey, ham and cheese. In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, mayo, 1 tablespoon mustard, salt and pepper until well blended. Pour evenly over ingredients in skillet. Bake 30-35 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
• 3. Melt currant jelly by warming slightly. Add 1 tablespoon honey mustard; whisk to blend. Remove skillet from oven. Cut into wedges, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with currant jelly and mustard sauce.

FAKING IT MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Spread the mustard on the (still frozen) French toast.
• Divide the ham and turkey evenly among 6 pieces of toast and top with 2 slices of cheese.
• Top with remaining 6 slices of toast to sandwich together.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
• Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on the top and bottom of each sandwich.
• Cook each sandwich in the skillet until brown, 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer to a baking sheet.
• Bake until the cheese is melted and the toast is heated through, about 4 minutes.

MONTE CRISTO OMELET SANDWICH

Steps:

• Add the eggs, 1 tablespoon water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Spread each cheese slice with 1/4 teaspoon of the Dijon and set the slices mustard-side-up on a flat surface. Put the confectioners' sugar in a small fine-mesh sieve set over a plate.
• Heat the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until melted and starting to brown around the edges of the pan. Add the egg mixture and swirl the pan to coat the bottom. Working quickly, dip 1 slice of the bread in the eggs, then flip the slice and place it so the top edge of the slice is near the edge of the pan furthest from you. Repeat with the remaining slice of bread, setting it across the pan from the first bread slice. The bottom edges of the two slices should be in a straight line, with eggs all around.
• Continue to cook the eggs until they are completely set on the bottom and mostly cooked on the top, 1 to 2 minutes more. Slide a large nonstick spatula under the bread and flip the whole omelet in one single motion. Set the cheese mustard-side up on top of the omelet, covering the bread. Lay the ham on top of one of the slices of cheese. Using the spatula, fold one side of the omelet (but not the bread side) over the cheese and ham, then fold over the other side. Fold in half so the bread slices meet and form a sandwich.
• Cook until the bread on the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is beginning to melt, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce the heat if the bread begins to darken too quickly before the cheese melts. Flip and cook until the other side is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Set the sandwich on a plate and dust with the confectioners' sugar.

ITALIAN MONTE CRISTO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the jam, mustard and rosemary. Lay out the slices of bread. Divide the mustard mixture evenly over the 8 slices of bread and spread almost to the edges. Put a slice of cheese on each piece of bread, followed by 2 slices of prosciutto. Put together 2 of the bread slices for each sandwich.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs. Add the heavy cream and salt and whisk to combine.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil to the pan and heat for 1 minute. Working with one sandwich at a time, dip both sides of the sandwich in the batter and place directly into the hot pan. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches. Cover with a lid and allow to cook until the first side is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the lid, flip each sandwich and continue to cook on the remaining side until golden brown and the cheese is melted, approximately another 4 minutes. (Or cook in batches if needed.)
• Sprinkle one side of each sandwich with powdered sugar and serve warm.

MONTE CRISTO CORNBREAD SKILLET SUPPER

Steps:

• Prepare cornbread mix according to package directions, excep bake in a 10 1/2 inch cast iron skillet (Cornbread will be thin). Remove from skillet; cool and cut into cubes. Wipe out skillet with paper towels and grease well.
• Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
• Place cornbread cubes in skillet, topping with turkey, ham and shredded cheese.
• In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs, milk and mayonnaise, 1 tablespon mustard, salt and pepper until blended. Pour over meat and cheese.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set and light brown.
• In a saucepan warm jelly to melt and add 1 tablepoon mustard, whisking to blend.
• Remove skillet from oven.
• Cut into wedges, sprinkling with confectioners sugar and serve with current jelly/mustard sauce.

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread bread with mayonnaise and mustard. Alternate ham, Swiss and turkey slices on bread.
• Beat egg and milk in a small bowl. Coat the sandwich with the egg and milk mixture. Heat a greased skillet over medium heat, brown the sandwich on both sides. Serve hot.