A Monte Cristo  Sandwich is a fried ham and cheese sandwich. It is a derived version of the French Croque Monsieur. As far back as the 1930s, this sandwich had been made in the US, being called Toasted Ham Sandwich, French Sandwich and French Cheese Sandwich. 

Although it can be served savoury, the bit of sweetness, provided by the powdered sugar and raspberry preserve, is amazing. Really quite a flavour riot in your mouth and a lovely treat once in a while.

In the United States, the Monte Cristo is popular diner fare and especially the One at Disneyland, Cafe Orleans. This is my favourite method of making it.

Unlike many recipes, I prefer Buttermilk in the batter. It really makes a difference! And although the original is deep-fried, I shallow fry them in – sufficient oil and just flip to get both sides equally fried. The batter turns out a fluffy, yummy crust, and the cheese is perfectly gooey on the inside. The salt from the cheese and ham, the sour note from the buttermilk in the batter, combined with the sprinkling of sugar is just genius! Scroll down to watch the video or click for the recipe page (below).

Monte Cristo Sandwich (Batter Fried Ham and Cheese Sandwich)

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Recipe at a glance:

• Prepare Batter.
• Assemble sandwiches and secure with wooden picks.
• Heat oil for frying.
• Coat sandwiches in batter and fry on all sides till golden brown.
• Dust with icing sugar and sere with heated raspberry preserves.

Key Ingredients: Bread, Sandwich Ham, Cheese, Flour, Egg, Oil, Salt, Sugar, Buttermilk, Baking Powder.

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