Monte Cristo Sandwich

I love a good Monte Cristo sandwich, but it can be labor intensive to make. What do you do when you don’t have the time to make one, but you still want to enjoy the flavor of a Monte Cristo? You use a few simple shortcuts to make an easy Monte Cristo Sandwich. Let me show you the tricks to having this delicious sandwich at home!

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Typically, a Monte Cristo sandwich is dipped in egg and fried. To eliminate this cumbersome step, I have used a waffle maker instead. That’s right, a waffle maker can be used to make amazing sandwiches! Check out my favorite waffle maker.

MONTE CRISTO INGREDIENTS

•  sliced bread, basic sandwich bread works best
•  sliced deli Swiss cheese
•  sliced deli ham
•  butter, softened
•  syrup
•  fresh berries, if desired
•  powdered sugar for dusting

HOW TO MAKE AN EASY MONTE CRISTO

Turn on you waffle maker. Butter both slices of bread on one side. We will be using butter in place of dipping the sandwich in egg. Place buttered side of bread down on waffle maker.

Some people spread mayonnaise and mustard on the other side of the bread, and the sandwich tastes great this way too.

Top the bread with Swiss cheese.

Add sliced ham on top of the Swiss cheese.

Butter another piece of bread and add it to the top of the ham with the butter side up.

Close the waffle maker and cook the sandwich in waffle maker until bread is crispy and cheese is melted.

Carefully remove the sandwich from waffle maker.

You can dust with powdered sugar and top with syrup or serve with syrup on the side for dipping.

This sandwich is best served warm. Enjoy!

You can also cook this on the stove top but using a waffle maker is super easy, plus I just love the grill marks.

5 from 4 votes

Print

Monte Cristo Sandwich

Do you love a Monte Cristo Sandwich but don't like all the work that goes into making one? Try this easy Monte Cristo from Mess for Less. So good! 

Course sandwich

Keyword monte cristo sandwich

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 2 slices bread basic sandwich bread works best
• 1 slice deli Swiss cheese
• 1 slice deli ham
• butter softened
• syrup
• fresh berries if desired

Instructions

1. Turn on you waffle maker.
2. Butter both slices of bread on one side. Place buttered side down on waffle maker.
3. Top with Swiss cheese, ham, and another piece of bread, buttered side up.
4. Cook sandwich in waffle maker until bread is crispy and cheese is melted.
5. Carefully remove from waffle maker. Top with syrup. Serve hot. Enjoy!
6. Yes this can be cooked on the stove top, but it's not as much fun.

Recipe Notes

Serves: 1 sandwich per person
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes

This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

EAT AT HOME MEAL PLANS

Everyone is meal planning these days. While I love the results of not having to worry what’s for dinner, it can be time consuming. But when you sign up for Eat At Home Meal Plans you get access to 4 separate meal plans each month (Traditional, Wholesome Traditional, Slow Cooker, and No Flour/No Sugar). Just print the plans, color-coded grocery lists, and recipes you want for the month. With so many options, even picky eaters will find something they love.

When dinner time rolls around, make that night’s recipe (choices include make-ahead, freezer meals, slow-cooker recipes, and other time-saving strategies) and you are ready to go.

You are a busy mama and I know you have more important things to do than meal planning. Let someone else do it for you with Eat At Home Meal Plans. Monthly, quarterly and annual plans are available.

If you enjoyed this Monte Cristo Sandwich, you’ll also love:

Maple French Toast Casserole

Peanut Butter Waffles