How to Make Fabulous Monte Cristo, Reuben, and Other Grilled Sandwhiches!
Greetings!
Monte Cristo sandwiches are dipped in a seasoned egg wash and cooked on a griddle. They're a whole new type of sandwich, a quick meal when you need one.
The original was made with ham and Swiss and a layer of raspberry jam. The egg wash had a little dry mustard--which I usually leave out--and pepper. We have three variations:
I really like lingonberry jam. It's a European cousin to a cranberry with it's earthy, cranberry-like flavor and it's high in antioxidants. It's my favorite spread for Monte Cristo sandwiches.
Get the most out of the season's strawberries. I love this strawberry salad and for my strawberry shortcakes, I use orange or lemon flavor and zest instead of vanilla in my whipped cream. Get a strawberry slicer and cut your prep time in half.