Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe (2024)

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Fried, coated in powdered sugar, & served with a raspberry dip, this Monte Cristo sandwich recipe is famously delicious!

I love Disney and its food! I have a few Disney copycat recipes on the site, including Hand-Dipped Corn Dogs, Mint Juleps, Dole Whips, and this favorite Monte Cristo Sandwich.

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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 favorites. It is included on the menu at both Café Orleans and Blue Bayou in Disneyland, and is a favorite!

Why we love them:

• The flavor! The sandwich is a delightful combination of savory and sweet. It’s often served with a raspberry sauce to enhance the sweetness.
• Easy. These sandwiches are very easy to make and can be made in a deep fryer, or a skillet with oil.
• Tasty twist. It’s kind of a variation on a traditional Grilled Cheese Sandwich and French Toast.

Make them mini as an appetizer or for dinner, and they’re guaranteed hits!

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• salt
• egg
• water
• turkey slices
• Swiss cheese slices – I love Swiss, but you could also use provolone, mozzarella, muenster, or gruyere.
• ham 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

1. BATTER. Sift together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk water and egg. Add egg mixture to flour mixture, and blend thoroughly.
2. ASSEMBLE. Make sandwiches, placing 1 slice of cheese between 1 slice of turkey and 1 slice of ham. Cut sandwiches in half, put in a toothpick to hold the sandwich together.
3. FRY. Dip in egg batter and fry in 360°F oil, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Remove toothpick and add a dusting of powdered sugar.

Raspberry Dip

This tasty raspberry dip goes perfectly with these Monte Cristo sandwiches. The sweet and savory combo is divine.

1. COMBINE. In a saucepan add ½ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, ¼ cup cold water, and ¼ cup lemon juice.
   • Mix, then add 2 cups of fresh or frozen raspberries. At this point, add more sugar to taste if you want it sweeter.
2. BOIL. Bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. SERVE. Spread the sauce onto the inside of slices of bread, add deli ham, turkey, and cheese, or use it as a dipping sauce.

If you’re not up to making the raspberry sauce, use a jar of raspberry jam or raspberry preserves. Just find a way to add raspberry to this sandwich. You will thank me later.

Storing info

• Prep ahead of time. Assemble the sandwiches, but do not dip in batter. Store covered in the fridge for 1-2 days.Dip in batter and finish the recipe as directed.
• 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.