Original 1949 Brown Derby Cookbook Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipes

ORIGINAL 1949 BROWN DERBY COOKBOOK - MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Lightly beat eggs and milk in a shallow bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• For each sandwich, lightly butter 3 slices of bread on both sides.
• Place 2 slices of turkey and 2 of ham between 2 slices of bread.
• Top with 2 slices of cheese and add last slice of bread.
• Trim crusts, secure with toothpicks, and cut in half on the diagonal.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Dip sandwich halves, top and bottom, in batter.
• When butter foams, place sandwiches in skillet and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet, turn sandwiches, and fry for 2 minutes more.
• Transfer to plates, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and serve with jelly.

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• For each sandwich use 3 slices of bread. Butter one side of bread first, then cover with a slice of ham and a slice of turkey or chicken.
• Butter both sides of the second slice of bread and spread with a little mustard or other dressing, if desired.
• Place on top of turkey or ham slice and top with 2 thin slices of cheese.
• Butter third slice for top; press sandwich lightly and trim crusts.
• Cut into halves diagonally and secure with toothpicks.
• Beat eggs with milk and salt.
• Dip sandwich halves into the egg mixture and fry on a hot skillet or griddle in butter or margarine.
• Brown on all sides, adding more butter when necessary.
• Dust lightly with powdered sugar & remove toothpicks before serving.

GRILLED MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• To assemble sandwich, top 1 slice of bread with turkey, cheese and ham.
• Cover with remaining slice of bread.
• Melt butter in small skillet over medium heat.
• Dip sandwich in beaten egg, turning to coat both sides.
• Cook sandwich 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
• Top sandwich with strawberry jam.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

BEST MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Assemble four sandwiches using bread, meats, and cheeses. Set aside. In medium mixing bowl (I use a square casserole dish), combine egg, water, milk, salt, sugar, flour, baking powder & mustard. Beat well. Heat about 1" of oil in deep skillet (I use a large iron skillet). Dip your sandwiches into the coating mixture, I like to get them well soaked. They will be drippy -- try to drain off a bit, carefully slide into the hot oil. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. When nicely browned, gently flip over & brown other side. Remove to paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Let cool a few minutes before cutting so the cheese doesn't ooze out. Cut each sandwich into four fingers for easy dipping. Serve with syrup or jam.

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH (THE REAL ONE!)

Steps:

• Heat about 5 inches oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees.
• While the oil is heating prepare 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 and chill.
• To assemble the sandwiches; place one slice of turkey one one slice of bread, then a slice of ham on an other slice of bread, then "sandwich" them with a slice of Swiss cheese in the middle.
• Cut the sandwich into quarters then secure with toothpicks.
• Dip each sandwich quarter into the batter so that all the sides are coated.
• Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown on all sides.
• Remove the toothpicks and arrange on a serving tray.
• Dust with confectioners sugar just before serving.
• Delicious!