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"Note: This is a cash only restaurant; They have a fee-less ATM on site. Ok, housekeeping over. This is by far one of the best scratch kitchen restaurants I've gone too. I had the the Monte Cristo, my wife the Koffee Shrimp & Grits. Unbelievable! Going here is by no means a mistake. The mistake is choosing to go elsewhere."

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"Visited Urban Eatery last night. I won't be back. The chips and guac were good and the walleye sandwich was okay, however, the fries were cold and the Monte Cristo sandwich resembled something you would order on a stick at the State Fair. The biggest issue is that service was absolutely terrible. It took 10 minutes for a server to come by the table to take our drink order. Our server rarely stopped by our table and we frequently had empty drinks. I give this place 2 years tops unless they do something about the service."

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This recipe for a Monte Cristo sandwich will have you craving them morning, noon, and night. It’s an easy twist on the basic ham and cheese combination and oh so very satisfying. Plus, it’s the perfect place for leftover ham.

When you have leftover ham, you make sandwiches. At least we do. And not just any sandwich, a Monte Cristo. Yeah. That’s what I’m talking about.

If you’ve never enjoyed a Monte Cristo, well, we’ve got to change that. What is a Monte Cristo, you say? Basically, it’s just the best ham and cheese sandwich ever! And it’s so cosmopolitan-ish sounding too.

A variation of the Croque-monsieur, the Monte Cristo is made with ham, cheese, a bit of mustard, and mayonnaise, then it’s dipped in egg and cooked just like french toast. Say whaaat?!? Yep, no joke. It’s kind of crazy, isn’t it? Crazy town is what it is. We’re walking on the wild side with this sandwich, people.

How to make Monte Christo sandwich?

1. Place two slices of white bread on a flat surface. Spread mustard on one slice and mayonnaise on the other.
2. Add thin slices of ham shredded gruyere cheese on top of the mustard and cover the cheese with the other part of the sandwich. In a nonstick pan over medium heat, add butter to melt. 
3. In a shallow bowl, add the eggs and whisk them until the egg whites and yolks are incorporated. Carefully dip the sandwiches in on both sides. Once the butter has been melted, fry on both sides for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on top.

The Monte Cristo isn’t just for lunch or dinner either. Talk about a great breakfast sandwich. Sometimes the Monte Cristo is served with preserves and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, so I think breakfast is totally appropriate, don’t you? We also enjoy these sandwiches with a small bit of honey. This sandwich really does make the most perfect savory and sweet combination with a just a bit of sweet added.

Tips and variations:

• To make a Monte Christo sandwich ahead of time, fill the sandwiches with mustard, mayo, ham, and cheese, then wrap those in a foil. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days. Once you are ready to eat, dip the sandwiches in the egg, fry in butter and enjoy!
• You can reheat the sandwich back in the pan over low/medium heat. Or also in the microwave.
• For crunchy and golden brown outside, make sure to use a cast-iron skillet or nonstick pan and have it preheated over medium heat.
• A light dusting of sugar or a little bit of honey gives this sandwich a delicious (and easy) gourmet chef’s touch.

Of course, this sandwich is on the decadent side, so it’s not an all-the-time sort of thing. But if you plan a brunch, or have leftover ham in need of a job, give this Monte Cristo a try. I think you’ll be glad you did.

More delicious breakfast and sandwich recipes you will enjoy:

• Ham and Cheese Breakfast Muffins
• Easy Sausage Cheese Breakfast Casserole
• Mozzarella Basil Sandwich
• Yogurt Pancakes Recipe
• Hash Brown Casserole  

Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• pinches of salt and pepper
• 4 slices sturdy white bread (or white bread of preference)
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 pound thick sliced baked ham
• 1/2 ounce, weight shredded gruyere cheese
• additional salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. Beat eggs in a shallow dish (large enough to fit a sandwich) along with a few pinches of salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Assemble sandwiches, with mustard, mayonnaise, ham, cheese, salt and pepper to personal preference. Slightly compress sandwich.
3. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add butter; allow to melt.
4. Dip and coat each sandwich in beaten egg, and place in skillet. Cook sandwiches 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned to liking and cheese has melted.

Originally published January 9, 2014.

Updated on December 17, 2021 by Amy Johnson

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