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 also called French toasted ham and cheese[1] 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".[2] Swiss cheese is typically used.[2][3][4]
Description[edit]
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.[5] Regional variations[2][6] 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.[2] Some restaurants serve a variation that is batter-dipped and deep-fried.[7] The Monte Cristo is sometimes covered in powdered sugar and served with maple syrup or preserves.
See also[edit]
- Cheese dream
- Croque-monsieur
- Cuisine of New York City
- French toast
- Grilled cheese
- List of sandwiches
- Reuben sandwich
- Welsh rabbit
References[edit]
- ^ [1]
- ^ a b c d Stradley, Linda. "History of Monte Cristo Sandwich". What's Cooking America. 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.[unreliable source?]
- ^ "Wisegeek: What is a Monte Cristo Sandwich?". 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.
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