What is Monte Cristo sandwich?
Monte Cristo sandwich, sometimes spellable Monte Christo, is an unusual sandwich combining the principles of French toast and basic ham and a Swiss sandwich. He gained great popularity in the US at the age of 60, when it was served by the restaurant Blue Bayou in Disneyland. Previously, it was served in several restaurants in Los Angeles, although there is no definitive evidence of its exact origin in the US. "Monte Cristo" is considered a homage to the French novel Count Monte Christo Alexander Dumas, and as such a sandwich name indicates its French origin.
with Monte Cristo sandwich is made of Deli Ham and Swiss Cheese. The whole sandwich is then slightly immersed in the egg dough and grilled. Disneyland version of Deep Fries the sandwich, which some people feel the results in too greasy.
Monte Cristo tends to be ended with a small amount of powder sugar and is most served with raspberry or strawberry jam. In some cases, J is served instead of jamAvor syrup. Although many think that the combination of unusual, it seems that flavors actually work well, which represents its permanent popularity.
Some southern American versions of Monte Cristo require it to immerse it in an egg and then strong bread, such as corn flakes, rice cereals or crumbs of bread. The sandwich is then deep fried, resulting in a versatile very crunchy exterior. Many of them prefer a more traditional grilled version because it has lower fat than its fried variants.
Some Monte Cristo sandwiches also change ingredients and may include turkey and Swiss ham, or can add several types of cheese. Some restaurants combine traditional-destroy-decker club sandwich, ham or bacon and Swiss, immerse yourself in the egg and introduce it like Monte Cristo. This is not a traditional sandwich, but many claim to be an improvement.
One still finds the traditional Monte Cristo sandwich in restaurants and dinners across the US. It is still a very popular offer in Blue Bayou in Disneyland. Recipes for sandwich abound and many cookbooks offer their own variants.