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    You are here: Home / Main Menu Recipes / Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe

    by Jenalyn Rose Forbes · published: Dec 2, 2016 · updated: Jun 2, 2020

    Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe

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    Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe originated in France. It’s a variation of the French croquet-monsieur sprouted in 1930s to 1960s. The recipe looks simple as it is only composed of fried ham and cheese. Nonetheless, the taste and the dish itself are intricately superb and inviting.

    monte cristo sandwich

    The dish has different names in the American cookbook. They call it French Sandwich, French toasted Cheese Sandwich, or Toasted Ham Sandwich. You can create your own version, but you should not forget to have ready your jelly to dip it in.

    This is composed of grilled Gruyere cheese and lean ham. This was first served in 1910 in an expensive café in Paris. Don’t be surprised to still see this amazing recipe in countries such as France and Switzerland since it’s indeed a popular snack to these folks.

    Despite its high level of fat and cholesterol, it is considered to be an all-round favorite. Most people would prefer having it since it’s a good, tasty, and satisfying food to eat, and it can surely replace the ordinary boring snacks at home.

    Yes this is not your typical Filipino food which is the main goal of this website to promote our culture and be known to the world other than focusing in that, I would like to open the minds of our people to try foreign foods as well.

    Please expect more of this post in the future sometimes you get overwhelmed with your focus cuisine that you want to breath and free yourself from bombardment so the result of this is the Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe.

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    monte cristo sandwich

    Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe

    Jenalyn Rose Forbes
    Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe From ham to tuna sandwich, everyone seems to love sandwiches. Yet one of the recipes that stands out is the Monte Cristo Recipe.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 23 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine French
    Servings 4
    Calories 340 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 slice white bread
    • 2 slice cheese
    • 2 slice ham
    • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
    • 1 tbsp honey
    • 1 cup evaporated milk
    • 2 pcs fresh eggs

    Instructions
     

    • Spread mayonnaise on one slice of the bread
    • Next the boiled ham on the same side and top with the other slice of bread.
    • Spread with mayonnaise again and then cheese.
    • Put another slice of bread on top.
    • Slice diagonally.
    • Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl.
    • Add in the evaporated milk, honey and salt.
    • Heat a pan in and set to low and add some butter.
    • Dip the slice of bread and toast on the pan.
    • Serve

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 291mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 293IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 365mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword monte cristo, monte cristo sandwich
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    Jenalyn Rose Forbes, Food Blogger

    Hi I am Jen

    I so love it when I see my family smile after cooking a delicious meal for them and I am sure plenty of Mom's out there will feel the same way too. This is why I started this blog.

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