Monte Cristo Sandwich

A Monte Cristo Sandwich, also known as a Monte Christo Sandwich, combines French toast with a ham and cheese sandwich. The Monte Cristo is the American version of the French croque-monsieur. The French version first appeared on a cafe menu in 1910. The Monte Cristo sandwich became popular in the United States when the Blue Bayou restaurant in Disneyland began serving it in the 1960‘s. http://www.a-night-in-paris.com/where-to-eat-in-paris/famous-french-food/typical-french-food-croque-monsieur.html

The traditional way to make a Monte Cristo is with deli ham and Swiss cheese. The sandwich is then dipped into an egg batter and grilled. However, the recipe can change depending on the region of the United States. For instance, some southern versions call for dipping the sandwich in egg and then corn flakes, rice cereal or bread crumbs. Some areas top the sandwich with powdered sugar, a ramekin of raspberry jam, strawberry jam or maple syrup.

Additionally, some areas also change the ingredients of the sandwich by adding turkey and more or different cheeses. Restaurants sometimes use a triple-decker method similar to the club sandwich and use this as a base for the Monte Cristo.http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-monte-cristo-sandwich.htm

The Monte Cristo sandwich can be found in diners throughout the United States and is still offered at the Blue Bayou in Disneyland. Recipes are on the Internet as well as many cookbooks.http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Disneylands-Blue-Bayou-Monte-Cristo-Sandwich-140973

A variation of the sandwich with an egg fried on top was seen on a French cafe menu in 1910. According to records the exact appearance of the Monte Cristo sandwich in the United States is unknown but the sandwich became a popular menu item at a number of restaurants once it became the featured item of the Blue Bayou Restaurant at Disneyland.

1. Entirely dipped in egg and deep fried.
2. Dipped in egg and grilled.
3. Served open faced with just the bread battered.

• What's Cooking America: History of Monte Cristo Sandwich

• The Food Timeline: Monte Cristo Sandwich

• Epicurious.com: Monte Cristo Sandwich Definition

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