Monte Cristo Sandwich – What’s better than a warm and cheesy grilled sandwich? A Mickey Mouse-shaped sandwich of course!
This recipe is a take on a classic monte cristo, with thin slices of ham and Swiss Cheese, tucked between pillowy soft bread, then dipped in egg and grilled until crisp!
The result is a French toast exterior with a savory filling on the inside, the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
If you don’t have a Mickey Mouse-shaped cookie cutter or mold, you can use plain round cutters (large for the head and smaller for the ears) or even a set of small and large drinking glasses to cut your sandwiches.
This recipe will make 2 Mickey Mouse-shaped sandwiches, enough for 2 kids (or 1 hungry one!)
Mickey Mouse Monte Cristo Sandwich
They look incredible, they taste delicious, and they aren’t too difficult to make. Interested? Then here is everything that you need to know to make them.
Ingredients Needed
There are a few different ingredients required to create this recipe. Here is a list of everything that you’ll need.
- 4 slices white sandwich bread
- 1/3 pound ham, sliced
- 2/3 cup grated Swiss cheese
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard (any type)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
How To Make A Mickey Mouse Monte Cristo Sandwich
Here are the steps to make a monte cristo sandwich.
- In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise and mustard until combined. Set aside.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread the mayonnaise-mustard mixture on one side of each piece of bread. Layer each slice with half of the grated Swiss cheese and half of the ham slices, alternating as you go. Top with the other slice of bread.
- Use a Mickey Mouse cookie cutter to shape the sandwich and then place it on a board.
- Place a small plate on top of the sandwiches and press down with your hands to compress and seal the sandwiches.
- Heat the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a shallow bowl or plate, whisk eggs milk, paprika, and cinnamon.
- Dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture, then transfer immediately to the hot skillet.
- Cook about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden-brown, crispy, and the cheese is melted all the way through.
- Transfer sandwiches to a plate and dust with powdered sugar to serve!
Recipe Notes and Tips
Here are a few things you can do to make sure your sandwiches turn out tasty every time.
- Make sure to seal the sandwich well so the cheese doesn’t come pouring out when you cook it.
- Feel free to use stale bread to make these sandwiches. Keep a stash of bread in the freezer so you can easily grab it when you need it.
- Pick up pre-shredded Swiss cheese to make prep a little easier.
- Leftover ham, bacon, or turkey is fine. Store in the fridge or place in the freezer until you are ready to make the sandwiches.
Variations
Here are a few ways you can change things up when you make these Monte Cristo sandwiches.
- Use a different kind of bread or bun. Any kind will work.
- Substitute any cooked meat if that’s what you’ve got in the fridge; pork, bacon, turkey, or chicken will all work.
- Change up the cheese and use cheddar, and mozzarella, or try a soft cheese like brie or camembert.
- Mix up the kind of mustard and use honey mustard or spicy mustard instead.
- Add a layer of jam to the sandwich for a sweet and savory taste.
FAQs
Here are some answers to some common questions about monte cristo sandwiches.
What is a Monte Cristo sandwich made of?
A Monte Cristo sandwich usually contains ham or turkey and Swiss cheese and is then coated in a French toast-like batter.
What is the difference between a Croque Monsieur and a Monte Cristo?
The key difference is that at Croque Monsieur usually has gruyere or emmental cheese.
