Our Monte Cristo Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a fun play on a traditional french Monte Cristo recipe. Try this delicious monte cristo sandwich and tell us if it’s not one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches you’ve had.
The first time I ever saw a Monte Cristo sandwich, I was with my sister. We were at a restaurant together when she ordered one and when it came out, I was confused. There was meat and cheese on her sandwich but it was topped with powdered sugar and she told me the sauce was raspberry. After the disgusted look on my face, she made me try it anyway. It was in that moment that I learned the amazingness that is a monte cristo sandwich.
I knew when we were creating our grilled cheese sandwich series that a monte cristo grilled cheese sandwich had to be one of them. It’s such a fun recipe for the entire family. The kids think it’s amazing that we give them powdered sugar on a sandwich. I think the first time we made them, the girls lost we had gone off our rockers.
What is a Monte Cristo Sandwich?
Before we get into our monte cristo grilled cheese sandwich, let’s first discuss what is a monte cristo sandwich. A classic Monte cristo recipe is a fried ham and cheese sandwich. It was a play on the French croque-monsieur which is a baked ham and cheese sandwich. Some people now use other meats in addition to the ham and it may or may not be fried. It’s topped with powdered sugar and served with a raspberry sauce.
What sides do you serve with a Monte Cristo Grilled Cheese sandwich?
- Homemade French Fries (Try dipping them in our Honey Mustard BBQ Sauce)
- Easy Coleslaw
- Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole
- Corn on the Cob
- Broccoli Tater Tots
- Seasoned Rice
- 4 cheese mac and cheese
How to make a Monte Cristo Grilled Cheese sandwich?
Our Monte Cristo Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a fun play on a traditional french Monte Cristo recipe. Try this delicious monte cristo sandwich and tell us if it's not one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches you've had.
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 8 slices french toast brioche bread
- 8 slices Smoked Gouda Cheese
- 4 slices Swiss Cheese
- 1 lb smoked ham slices (deli meat)
- 1/2 lb smoked turkey slices (deli meat)
- 1 pint fresh raspberries, optional
- raspberry sauce, optional
- powdered sugar, optional
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Using previously cooked french toast bread, butter one side of each of the pieces.
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Heat skillet to medium low.
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Place one slice of bread, butter side down into the pan.
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Layer 2 slices of gouda, 1 slice of Swiss, 1/4 lb of ham and 1/8 lb of turkey slices between two pieces of bread. Add optional fresh raspberries in layers if desired.
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Place another slice of bread on the top, butter side up.
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Cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Flip.
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Cook for another 1-2 minutes or until that side is also golden brown.
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Remove and repeat with remaining sandwiches.
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Top with powdered sugar and serve with raspberry sauce if desired.
**Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates.
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