If you haven't heard of the Monte Cristo 'croque-monsieur', then you are being introduced. In the world of sandwiches, its one of the best out of sheer simplicity and taste.
The traditional Monte Cristo is a ham or turkey sandwich that is battered and fried. For a light crispy batter, add 12 ounces of beer, 1 cup club soda water and 1 tbs baking powder to 1 cup cornstarch and 2 cups flour. Of course, you can use your own batter recipe.
Make your sandwich the way you would any ham and cheese (plenty of meat and cheese). Do not put fresh tomato or greens on or into the sandwich at this point as you will be frying in hot oil. Unless, you are using a counter top sandwich grill/press (batter-less style).
And, its recommended that any extra toppings: greens or tomatoes be added on the side. This way, they will be more appealing... crisp and fresh.
In a large skillet, heat a light variety cooking oil (1inch deep). Batter up your sandwiches, and fry, turning them over to get both sides. Once crispy and brown on both sides, transfer the sandwiches to a warm oven and keep going til you have as many as you need.
These simple sandwiches can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner with soup. To jazz them up, just drizzle either a savory or sweet oil/dressing (i.e.Raspberry Chipotle) over the top and around the plate edges; then, toss on a sprig of fresh greenery or berries and powdered sugar breakfast style ~ Exceptionnelle!
~ Tutti a Tavola!
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