If you have never had a Monte Cristo sandwich it is a traditional sandwich with ham and cheese sandwiched between two slices of french toast, covered in powdered sugar and dipped in jam. This delicious sandwich has become a staple at Disneyland’s Cafe Orleans and the Blue Bayou restaurants. We always have to get it when we are at Disneyland until I found this recipe. You can get the same mouth bursting sandwich right at home.
Ingredients:
- 1 12-count package Hawaiian Rolls
- 12 slices deli ham
- 12 slices deli turkey
- 6 slices Baby Swiss cheese
- Dijon mustard
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- Powdered sugar
- Strawberry or blackberry preserves, for serving
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 11-inch rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Using a large serrated knife, slice the rolls in half so you have a “slab” of tops and a “slab” of bottoms; don’t pull the rolls apart and slice individually because you want to keep them connected. Spread dijon mustard on each slab.
Layer the sliders as follows: half of the sliced cheese, then sliced ham, sliced turkey, and remaining cheese.
Replace the top half of the rolls.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with the egg and brush on top of the rolls.
Cover with loosely with foil (careful not to let it touch the tops of the bread to avoid sticking – use toothpicks if necessary to “life” the foil).
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake for another 10 minutes or until tops are nice and golden brown.
Cool slightly, then cut the sliders apart with with a sharp knife. Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top, if desired, and serve hot with berry preserves on the side.
