Cheddars Monte Cristo Sandwich is a great sandwich that so many of us love. This deep-fried sandwich isn’t for the faint of heart.
A Monte Cristo sandwich isn’t that difficult to make, but I think they can be a wonderful sometimes treat. My local Cheddars can have up to a 90-minute wait on a very busy day, so sometimes I will make my own copycat recipes instead of going out.
A Monte Cristo has it’s origin in the Croque Monsieur in the sense it is ham and cheese sandwich that is cooked. In the South, this sandwich is battered and deep-fried. I personally love this hot sandwich. It is warm, crunchy, crispy, and you can even sprinkle it will powdered sugar, and some people enjoy theirs with raspberry preserves.
I like to make my sandwiches ahead of time, and then wrap them with a bit of plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator. I think this really helps to bind the sandwich together before you batter it. The sandwich will bind together when you take this extra step.
I like to use my T-fal FR4049 Family Pro 3-Liter Oil Capacity Electric Deep Fryer with Stainless Steel Waffle, 2.6-Pound, Silver
to fry these sandwiches in. I can get in two triangles at once. Best of all it keeps the temperature at a nice even heat, and it will allow me to strain the oil so I can resuse it again.
For this recipe, we will use your favorite pancake batter to dip the sandwiches in. My personal favorite is the Krustez brand. You just need to add water, and you are in business. I hope you enjoy this classic Monte Cristo sandwich!
Love Copycat Cheddars Recipes? Be sure to check out these copycat recipes from Cheddars
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Cheddars New Orleans Pasta
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Cheddars Monte Cristo Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread
- 4 slices smoked turkey
- 4 slices ham
- 2 slices American cheese
- 2 slices Monterey Jack cheeese
- 2 cups prepared pancake mix
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- The Prep Make the sandwiches ahead of time. Make two sandwiches with 2 slices of smoked turkey, 2 slices of ham, and one slice of American cheese, and one slice of Monterey jack cheese. Wrap the sandwiches individually snuggly with plastic wrap. Place the sandwich in the refrigerator for at least one hour. You may want to do this overnight.
- Preheat oil to about 320 degrees. Use you favorite pancake batter, make enough batter to prepare about six 4-inch pancakes. Gently unwrap the sandwiches and dip into the batter. Place the battered sandwich in hot oil and cook until golden. If you need to be sure to flip the sandwich over so both sides brown evenly. Place the sandwich on a wire rack to drain. Allow the sandwich to rest for about 1 minute, then cut the sandwich, and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Linda Morgan says
April 28, 2018 at 11:07 amI get one every time I go there! Now going to make my own and see if it’s as good, hope so!
Alanna says
January 13, 2018 at 11:12 pmI just had a monte cristo 2 days ago! I love them but this time seemed short on meat. I found a raspberry jam at the store that I warmed a little in the microwave to dip my leftover half sandwich. Why do you make 2 sandwiches? I can’t ever eat the whole one from Cheddar’s.
Stephanie says
January 13, 2019 at 6:17 pmI think it takes a lot of effort to make these sandwiches, so why not invite a hungry friend?
Linda says
November 11, 2016 at 2:20 pmStephanie, what kind of bread is best for the sandwich?
Stephanie says
November 12, 2016 at 7:55 amI like to use white bread that is a little stale, I think it holds up a little better. Near me, I buy Mrs. Bairds.
Alanna says
January 13, 2018 at 11:11 pmI just had a monte cristo 2 days ago! I love them but this time seemed short on meat. I found a raspberry jam at the store that I warmed a little in the microwave to dip my leftover half sandwich. Why do you make 2 sandwiches? I can’t ever eat the whole one from Cheddar’s.
Kelly Batts says
October 4, 2016 at 7:15 amWhat is the best type of bread to use w this recipe?
Docmo says
September 8, 2016 at 10:48 pmSuch a sandwich could ruin my day. But hey, that’s what I’m here for. Will absolutely try this. Doesn’t seem very hard to do. It might even be better with bacon added. Don’t you think? I do.
Stephanie says
September 9, 2016 at 5:37 pmOh, I like where you are going with that sandwich!
Carolina says
September 1, 2016 at 11:20 pmI usually use French Toast style bread rather than deep frying. I also use provolone and have a side of strawberries in sugar (makes its own syrup) to put over the sandwich with powdered sugar sprinkled on top! Delish!!
Laura Funk says
August 31, 2016 at 6:52 pmOK, this seriously looks incredible. We just had lame ol grilled cheese sandwiches and I totally should have made this. Wow
Tatanisha W says
August 28, 2016 at 5:53 pmI’ve had this sandwich once at Cheddars! I LOVE Cheddars, thanks for the copycat recipe!
Linda says
November 11, 2016 at 2:13 pmI just left Cheddars for the 2nd time for this Sandwich, it’s so good I came back and got right on line to fine the recipe copy. Its great but I can’t afford that price every week. Going to make my own.
Ashley Mullins says
August 26, 2016 at 11:44 amoOoOo… This looks tasty! I think I could do this! 😉 Thanks for the recipe!
Erlene says
August 25, 2016 at 8:58 pmOh my, this looks like a tasty lunch treat. A nice twist from the normal ham and cheese – yum!
Trisha says
August 25, 2016 at 7:13 pmThe Monte Cristo is one of my favorite sandwiches. I’ve never made one but it’s about time I try! Thanks for the recipe!
Cathy says
August 25, 2016 at 12:43 pmWow. I have to confess that I’ve never eaten a Monte Cristo sandwich before, but this looks and sounds delicious! I might have to make it soon, you know, for my husband.
Debra says
August 25, 2016 at 10:59 amThat looks delicious. I’ve seen Monte Cristos on menus before but never knew what it actually was. I’ll have to make this myself!