Miniature Monte Cristos Recipes

MINI MONTE CRISTOS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening, or spray with cooking spray. In small bowl, beat egg and milk with fork until well blended; set aside.
• If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate crosswise into 2 (6x8-inch) rectangles, firmly pressing perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut crosswise into 2 (6x8-inch) rectangles. With knife or pizza cutter, cut each rectangle into 8 (3x2-inch) rectangles.
• Fold each slice of turkey in half; place on dough rectangles. Place 1 cheese cube in center of each; fold turkey around cheese cube. Wrap dough up around turkey and cheese, shaping into a ball; pinch tightly to seal. Brush top and sides of each ball with egg mixture; place on cookie sheet.
• Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm with maple syrup or Dijon mustard for dipping.

MINIATURE MONTE CRISTOS

Steps:

• Flatten each slice of trimmed bread with rolling pin. Spread slices with mustard. Top each with one slice ham and one slice turkey and one Swiss cheese slice. Starting with opposite edge, roll tightly, using the plastic wrap to assist in rolling. Wrap very tightly in plastic wrap to assure an even log shape. Chill for 30 minutes. For batter, in medium bowl beat together baking mix and eggs. Blend in evaporated milk, salt and cinnamon. In deep-fat fryer or deep saucepan heat 1-1/2 inches butter flavored shortening to 375 degrees F. Unwrap each roll and secure with 4 wooden picks. With serrated knife, slice each roll into 4 pieces (each secured with wooden pick). Dip each piece in batter, allowing some batter to be absorbed. Fry a few at a time in hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until deep golden brown, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately or keep warm in 175 degrees F oven. Serve with hot mustard sauce, if desired. cook's notes To make a day ahead, prepare and fry as directed. Cool. Cover and refrigerate. Reheat in single layer on baking sheet in 425 degrees F oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

MINI MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Blend 2 tbsp butter with mustard; evenly spread on each bread slice. Equally top 4 bread slices with cheese and ham; top with remaining bread, buttered side down. Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.
• Beat eggs, milk and golden onion recipe soup mix until well blended. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, coating well.
• In large skillet, melt 1/4 c butter and cook sandwiches over medium heat, turning once, until golden.

MONTE CRISTO

Steps:

• Preheat a griddle and deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
• Butter the griddle. Dunk the Texas toast on both sides in the French Toast Custard and grill until golden brown. Flip and add 1 slice Swiss cheese to each slice of toast. Then add 3 ounces ham on top of 6 of the toast slices, then top the ham with another slice of Swiss cheese. Top each ham and cheese toast with a cheese only toast, to form 6 sandwiches. Cook until the cheese melts, then remove from griddle and cool. Dunk the cooled sandwiches in the pancake batter until fully covered and put into the fryer. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes. Serve with the Strawberry-Rhubarb Syrup.
• Beat the eggs well, then add the sugar and mix until emulsified and all the sugar has dissolved. Add the milk and vanilla and whisk until combined.
• Add the strawberries, rhubarb, sugar and maple syrup to a saucepot. Place over medium heat and cook until fruit is soft, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly, then carefully puree with a hand blender.

MINI MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Place one slice each of turkey, Swiss cheese, and ham on 6 bread slices.
• Top with remaining bread slices and cut into quarters; hold sandwiches together with wooden toothpicks if needed.
• -=Batter=- Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add water to egg and beat slightly. Add egg to flour mixture and beat until smooth.
• Dip mini monte cristo sandwich quarters into batter and fry in hot oil until golden brown, turning once.
• Remove toothpicks and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.
• Serve with a side of raspberry jam to dip them inches.

MINIATURE MONTE CRISTOS

Steps:

• Flatten each slice of trimmed bread with rolling pin. Spread slices with mustard. Top each with one slice ham and one slice turkey and one Swiss cheese slice.
• Starting with opposite edge, roll tightly, using the plastic wrap to assist in rolling. Wrap very tightly in plastic wrap to assure an even log shape. Chill for 30 minutes.
• For batter, in medium bowl beat together baking mix and eggs. Blend in evaporated milk, salt and cinnamon. In deep-fat fryer or deep saucepan heat 1-1/2 inches Butter Flavor Crisco to 375 degrees F.
• Unwrap each roll and secure with 4 wooden picks. With serrated knife, slice each roll into 4 pieces (each secured with wooden pick).
• Dip each piece in batter, allowing some batter to be absorbed. Fry a few at a time in hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until deep golden brown, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately or keep warm in 175 degrees F. oven. Serve with Hot Mustard Sauce, if desired.

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH - THE REAL ONE

Steps:

• Heat 5 inches of oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). While oil is heating, make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper; whisk into the egg mixture until smooth. Set aside in the refrigerator.
• Assemble sandwiches by placing one slice of turkey on one slice of bread, a slice of ham on another, then sandwich them with the Swiss cheese in the middle. Cut sandwiches into quarters, and secure with toothpicks.
• Dip each sandwich quarter in the batter so that all sides are coated. Deep fry in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides. Remove toothpicks and arrange on a serving tray. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

MONTE CRISTO SLIDER SANDWICHES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Slice rolls horizontally (keeping them connected) and place in the bottom of prepared baking dish.
• Spread raspberry preserves on top of the bottom half of the rolls.
• Layer with turkey, ham and cheese.
• In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup melted butter, egg, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard and mayonnaise. Spread mixture on the inside of the top half of the rolls and place on top of the sliders in the pan.
• Brush remaining 1/4 cup melted butter on top of rolls.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops of the rolls are golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Remove from oven, garnish with powdered sugar, cut into individual sandwiches and serve.