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Monte Cristo Disneyland Recipe

Monte Cristo Disneyland Recipe

4.8 from 30 reviews

Recreate the iconic Monte Cristo sandwich from Disneyland with this easy-to-follow recipe. A perfect combination of savory ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a light, crispy batter.

Ingredients

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Batter:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 ¾ cups plus 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Sandwich:

  • 8 slices egg bread (challah works well), sliced ½-inch thick
  • 8 thin slices ham
  • 8 thin slices turkey
  • 8 thin slices Swiss cheese

Additional:

  • 3 cups canola oil
  • Confectioners sugar
  • Blackberry preserves

Instructions

  1. Batter Preparation: Whisk the egg and water in a mixing bowl. Add flour, salt, and baking powder. Whisk for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth.
  2. Assembling the Sandwich: On one slice of bread, layer 2 slices each of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese. Top with another slice of bread and cut each sandwich in half diagonally.
  3. Frying the Sandwich: Heat oil to 365-375°F. Dip each sandwich half in batter, allowing excess to drain. Fry for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Serving: Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar and serve with blackberry preserves on the side.

Notes

  • Ensure the oil temperature is maintained between 365-375°F for optimal frying.
  • Cook one sandwich at a time for the best results.

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