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Monte Cristo Sandwiches

 

My husband and I have this fun (you may think strange) pastime of, when we order something yummy at a sit-down restaurant, we deliberate over what we think is in it and how it’s put together and eventually, if we are ambitious enough, come up with a way to replicate the dish in our kitchen.  We enjoy it.  🙂  The Monte Cristo was an easy one to figure out, and we love making them when we have breakfast for dinner.

We make the “healthier” version because ours is not deep fried like some of the others.  The ingredients may seem like a strange combo, but don’t be turned off by them because these sandwiches are fantastic!

{MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES}
Serves: 4
 
8 slices of your favorite bread (mine was homemade)
2 eggs
1/3 cup milk
A jar of your favorite jam (we like blackberry or raspberry)
2 ounces cream cheese (or as much as you like)
Deli-sliced ham
Your favorite cheese, sliced  (we use Monterey Jack)
Powdered sugar for sprinkling
Pre-heat your frying pan or griddles.  Spray with cooking spray.  Beat your eggs and then add milk and whisk all together.  Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture and then place on hot pan.  Cook until golden brown and then flip and do the same to the other side.  Sprinkle both sides with powdered sugar.
Meanwhile, place your ham on a plate and top with sliced cheese.  Zap in microwave until melted (25 seconds or less).  Spread some jam and cream cheese over the ham and melted cheese.   Place between the bread that you cooked and sprinkle top with a little more powdered sugar.
Enjoy!I’d love to hear what you think when you make these!

I linked these up at Nap-Time Creations

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  2. These look super good! Thanks for a fabulous idea. They are not what I was expecting but I'm loving this recipe. Krista @ http://ahandfulofeverything.blogspot.com

  3. This is definitely one to keep. I'd love to have you share this at What to do Weekends also. I love the name... that's what caught my eye. Following on PINTERST, of course, :) Linda

    http://www.craftsalamode.com/2013/03/what-to-do-weekends-12.html

  4. I love Monte Cristo's... I like to make mine with Strawberry Jam, and include a little bit of Ranch Dressing. I made these over the summer and even my picky eater hubby liked them. Thank you for sharing definitely making me want one. :)
    Kristen
    www.chickyscafe.com

  5. Wow, I never would've pictured ham and jam on a sandwich together, but I guess that's one of those things like bacon maple bars. It's supposed to be amazing. Maybe one of these days I will be brave enough to try it. It looks incredible. Maybe I will try it for lunch tomorrow. If you want to try more recipes that are delicious, you should come check out our blog.
    ~Al from Shaffer-sisters.com

  6. Wow, I would not think of jam, ham and cream cheese being delicious, but I will have to try it before I give my verdict! Thanks for the inspiration.
    Thanks so much for linking up at Real Family Fun.
    KC

  8. Thanks for linking this yummminess up to Tasteful Tuesdays! I was hoping to include this in my sandwich roundup, but didn't see a link back. If I am mistaken, please let me know and I will add it in! Can't wait to see what you bring to the party this week!
    Emily@nap-timecreations.com

  10. These look delish. I've heard of Monte Criscos a thousand times, but have never tried them! Now I will! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon ~EMM

  11. My husband loves these but I just can't get on board with them. It just looks wrong. :)

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. :)

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    www.raising-reagan.com

  12. Don't these look delish! I'll have to give them a try... Thanks so much for sharing at Super Saturday Show & Tell... I'm SO glad you came to (link) party with me! http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com xoxo~ Ruthie

  13. YUMMMM!! Looks SO DELICIOUS and an awesome way to use up leftover Easter ham!! Love this Christine!!! You are a super star!!! :)

    ~Jen @ Yummy. Healthy. Easy.

  17. Hi Christine, Since i found your sandwich so yummy, i am nominating you for the liebster award! Check it here: http://prettyelements.blogspot.com.es/2013/04/liebster-award-nomination.html

    Good Luck!
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