Monte Cristo sandwich
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| Type | Sandwich |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United States |
| Main ingredients | Bread, ham, cheese (Emmental or Gruyère), egg batter |
A Monte Cristo sandwich is a fried ham and cheese sandwich, a variation of the French croque-monsieur. In the 1930s–1960s, American cookbooks had recipes for this sandwich under such names as "French sandwich", "toasted ham sandwich", and "French toasted cheese sandwich".[1] Swiss cheese is typically used.[1][2][3]
Description
In most regions, the sandwich is savory rather than sweet. Traditionally, it is dipped in its entirety in egg batter and pan-fried, though it may also be deep-fried.[4] Regional variations[1][5] may include sliced turkey. In some areas of the contiguous U.S. it is served grilled; in others, it is an open sandwich with only the bread battered and the assembled sandwich heated slightly under a grill or broiler.[1] Some restaurants serve a variation that is batter-dipped and deep-fried.[6] The Monte Cristo is sometimes covered in powdered sugar and served with maple syrup or preserves.
See also
- Cheese dream
- Croque-monsieur
- Cuisine of New York City
- French toast
- Grilled cheese
- List of sandwiches
- Reuben sandwich
- Welsh rabbit
References
- ^ a b c d Stradley, Linda. "History of Monte Cristo Sandwich". What's Cooking America. Archived from the original on 2014-04-17. Retrieved 2011-01-14.
- ^ Stall, Sam; Lou Harry; Julia Spalding (2004). "The Monte Cristo Sandwich". The Encyclopedia of Guilty Pleasures: 1,001 Things You Hate to Love. Philadelphia: Quirk Books. p. 179. ISBN 1-931686-54-8. OCLC 57123463.
{{cite book}}: External link in|chapterurl=|chapterurl=ignored (|chapter-url=suggested) (help)[unreliable source?] - ^ "What is a Monte Cristo Sandwich?". WiseGeek. Retrieved 2011-01-14.
- ^ Zaballos, Nausica. Mythes et Gastronomie de l'ouest américain : sur la route ! Le Square, 2014, p. 27. ISBN 1092217134
- ^ "Food Timeline FAQs: sandwiches". Retrieved 2011-01-14.
- ^ "Bennigan's Monte Cristo Sandwich – make this famous sandwich at home". Retrieved 2018-11-12.
External links
- Count the Monte Cristos at The Stranger
