I remember eating my first Monte Cristo sandwich. I was a cook at the now defunct Don Cherry’s Grapevine Sportsbar and Restaurant in St. John’s in 1995. It was one of the best things I had ever tried, and I have loved the sandwich ever since. This is a super easy sandwich to make.
To make a Monte Cristo you will need:
2 slices white bread
3 slices turkey or chicken breast
3 slices ham
2 slices Swiss cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp milk
As needed vegetable oil or clarified butter
As needed cranberry sauce
Method:
1. Beat the egg and milk together.
2. Dip the two pieces of bread in the egg mixture, coating both sides.
3. Fry the two pieces of bread in an oiled skillet or on a griddle until golden brown on one side, (similar to the preparation of French toast).
4. Turn the two pieces over, and place cheese slices on both pieces of bread. Place meat in pan to heat.
5. When second side of each slice is golden brown, place meat on top of one slice and top with the other slice, so that the cheese is on the inside.
6. Remove from heat, slice into 4 pieces and serve with cranberry sauce.