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Cinna-Toast Air Fryer Monte Cristo Sandwich

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When I first went to college, I wasn’t very opening to trying new foods.  Like ever. I blame my mom. Funny thing is, I wasn’t even really that picky. But “weird foods”, like tomato basil bread, or serving preserves alongside a sandwich, or tzatziki sauce…nope. Not going there. I credit my sister with helping to expand my pallet.

When I arrived freshman year of college at West Virginia University, she was starting her Master’s degree. Luckily for me, she was already at the try anything stage. I remember us going to this restaurant where I ordered chicken tenders and fries.  She goes and orders a “Monte Cristo” sandwich.  “A what”, I said!? She explains that it’s this ham, turkey and cheese sandwich that’s deep fried and topped with powdered sugar and served with raspberry preserves.

Okay, sounds intriguing.  

Our food comes out and I instantly want to taste her food.  It looked amazing.  I was hesitant to dip it in the raspberry preserves, but I did, and that too was amazingly delicious. Fast forward to today and I will pretty much try anything and I’m working to make sure my girls have an expanded pallet.  Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not offering up caviar and kangaroo, but they definitely aren’t ones to balk at speciality breads and will consume almost anything you sit down in front of them.

Back to the Monte Cristo Sandwich.

Obviously it’s ham, turkey, and cheese, layered to perfection. I wanted to make this for our family, but I wanted to option to not deep fry it.  Insert: Air Fryer. An air fryer gives you the ability to have the perfect crunch with the added calories of frying.  It’s a win-win. Then, one day I was walking through my local Wal-mart and saw these new Eggo Cinna-Toast and a brilliant light went off in my head.

Make an Cinna-Toast Air Fryer Monte Cristo Sandwhich. 

I quickly noticed on the packaging that Eggo’s are now made with artificial flavors and colors from natural sources, which makes me a happy mama. The Eggo® Cinna-Toasts™ are cinnamon roll flavored and naturally a delicious, fun-filled way to eat breakfast! But they can be used for so much more.  I also love that they are perforated to pull apart which would make these the perfect sized sliders for parties. This air fryer monte cristo sandwich is great for lunch or an after school snack!

Here’s how you can make one too!

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Air Fryer Cinna-Toast Monte Cristo Sandwich
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Monte Cristo level up!  Pair New! Eggo Cinna-Toast bread with traditional monte cristo sandwich ingredients for the ultimate sandwich with a healthier twist.

Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 714 kcal
Author: Larisha Campbell
Ingredients
  • 3/4 lb Black Forest Ham thinly sliced
  • 1/2 lb Smoke Turkey Breast thinly sliced
  • 4 slices Gouda cheese
  • 8 slices swiss cheese
  • 8 slices Eggo Cinna-Toast
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar
  • Raspberry Sauce
Instructions

  1. Lay out one slice of Eggo Cinna-Toast.

  2. Layer sandwich as follows: one slice gouda, 2-3 slices ham, slice of swiss, 2-3 slice turkey, slice of swiss, 2-3 slices ham, slice of gouda
  3. Top with another slice of Eggo Cinna-Toast.

  4. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.

  5. Place in air fryer on 392 degrees F for 8 minutes.
  6. Carefully remove sandwich (will be hot!).
  7. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  8. Serve alongside prepared raspberry sauce.
Recipe Notes

Nutritional Facts do not contain value for raspberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Cinna-Toast Monte Cristo Sandwich
Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich)
Calories 714 Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Cholesterol 169mg56%
Sodium 2220mg97%
Potassium 654mg19%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 50g100%
Vitamin A 760IU15%
Calcium 683mg68%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Triple Threat Extra Cheesy Loaded Potato Soup

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Triple Threat Extra Cheesy Load Potato Soup

Bacon.

Cheese.

Soup.

It’s the things comfort dreams are made of for many of us. Add in black forest ham and prosciutto and voila -Triple Threat Extra Cheesy Loaded Potato Soup.

I remember growing up when that soup was the one thing my mom gave us anytime we weren’t feeling well. While she stuck with canned soups mostly, I’ve realized that, for me, even just cooking homemade soup allows for me to be comforted.  The aroma that fills your home, the feeling you get knowing that you are filling the bellies of your family when it’s so cold outside, and of course, knowing that you are giving your littles the same feeling that your mom gave you. While I’m not much of a winter fan, I wholly believe that soup gets me through the cold months.  My wallet also loves making soup.  I can typically make soup, with even high priced ingredients, and still feel good about what I’m making because cost per portion is so low.

If you’ve been around for any amount of time on our social media channels, chances are you’ve heard me complain about the fact that Andrew doesn’t eat soup.  It’s like he’s some sort of alien…who doesn’t like soup!?  Since we’ve been together, I have finally gotten him to eat chili, and just recently he tried beef stew, but the jury is still out on that one for him.  I was determined to create a soup that was easy to make, packed with flavor, and Andrew approved.

I started with bacon and cheese, and once I was done dreaming up this amazing soup, it came down to one simple taste.

Y’all…..he liked it!

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I made a soup he liked.  I may have done a little dance around the kitchen in celebration. (Try not to imagine that as it’s not as pretty as you might imagine). Let’s get to what you really want though.  The recipe for this Triple Threat Extra Cheesy Loaded Potato Soup!

borden cheese loaded potato soup  how to make loaded potato soup

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Triple Threat Extra Cheesy Loaded Potato Soup
Author: Larisha Campbell
Ingredients
  • 8 pieces of bacon cooked crispy and crumbled + more for topping (optional)
  • 1 large carrot finely chopped
  • 1 rib celery finely chopped
  • 1 red onion finely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2.5 lb russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • salt and pepper liberally to taste
  • 2 oz prosciutto
  • 1/4 lb of black forest ham diced
  • 2 cups Borden® Cheese Mozzarella Shreds
  • 1 cup Borden® Cheese Sharp Cheddar Shreds
  • 1 cup Borden® Cheese Finely Shredded Sharp Cheddar Shreds
  • Love
  • Optional toppings: additional crumbled bacon cheddar cheese, Greek yogurt or sour cream, green onions, salt and pepper.
Instructions
  1. In a large dutch oven (we use an 8 qt), cook bacon until crispy. Remove to drain and then crumble.
  2. In the same pot, over medium heat, add in the celery, onion, carrot, and garlic.
  3. Cook for 4 minutes or until onion is translucent.
  4. Sprinkle 1/4 cup flour across vegetables and whisk together.
  5. Pour in milk and chicken broth slowly, whisking together quickly.
  6. Add potatoes, salt, and pepper.
  7. Cook for 10 minutes.
  8. Using a masher, mash down the potatoes until desired consistency. *You could also use an immersion blender if you would like a very smooth soup, but we like chunks of potatoes in ours.
  9. Add in crumbled bacon, prosciutto, and ham, and stir together.
  10. Continue to cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring often so the potatoes don't burn on the bottom.
  11. Add in all the cheese and stir together until melted.
  12. Sprinkle a little love in there for good measure!
  13. *If your soup is too thick after adding the cheese, add up to an additional 1 cup of milk.
  14. Add an additional toppings and serve along side grilled cheese sandwiches made with Borden® Cheese Provolone Slices and Borden® Cheese Sharp Cheddar Slices!

Love is always an ingredient that we know our moms put into our food, and we make sure to include in ours. It just makes it taste better, we promise! We hope you love it as much as we do! Enjoy!

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