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1/21/2011

Monte Cristo

I first fell in love with the Monte Cristo at Disneyland.  They serve them at the Blue Bayou and they are G-O-O-D!  I had never had them anyplace other than Disneyland until we moved to Texas.  Cheddar's ha a Monte Cristo on their menu that is Y-U-M!

I have never tried to make one, but this quick and easy version I found over on Julie's Blog is worth a shot:



Plus because this version isn't fried it has to be a little better for you and the kids can help out because there isn't any hot oil involved!  You can get the recipe for the sandwiches over at Joy's Hope.

9 comments:

Jenni said...

looks like a fun twist on the monte cristo....you can also make them unfried by just making the sandwich between french toast

Unknown said...

that's a fun twist! I heart monte criscos but boy are they bad for you! At least this isn't fried!

hugs! Kim @ Party Frosting!

Wendy said...

oh.. you just took me back with this one :) In college there was a little restaurant that made delicious Monte Cristos ~ I'll have to give this one a try

Alicia K said...

When my husband and I were first married - 20 years ago - there was a restaurant by our home that served Monte Cristo sandwiches and they were to die for!

My healthier homemade version that I make is just leftover french toast, ham, provolone cheese - placed in the oven to bake until cheese is melted. Then we dust with powder sugar and serve with a side of raspberry jelly.

Katie said...

Mmmmm. And wouldn't you agree that everything tastes better at Disneyland? It's part of the magic, I guess.

Christine said...

oh I am totally in love with these!!!
yum
Christine
greatoakcircle.com

Lorie said...

Katie, I completely agree! Everything taste better at Disneyland!

I am going to have to try the French Toast version! Thanks for the idea ladies!

Hildie said...

First of all, Monte Cristos were invented at Disneyland. I read all about it in Cooks Illustrated.

Secondly, I love Cheddars!

Danielle said...

oooh, Bennigan's used to have the most delicious Monte Cristos, but I haven't seen a Bennigan's in forever. I'll have to try this!

~Danielle @ FromATangledSkein