Donut Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (2024)

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Donut Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe - fresh from the bakery glazed donut with honey smoked ham, mayo, Swiss cheese and red currant jelly make for a strange but delicious combination!

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Today, we are partnering with Hellmann's Mayo that challenged us to create a fun and "strange" sandwich. We present you our take on the classic Monte Cristo sandwich but with a DONUT in place of bread! I know, I know but you will have to trust us and just try it. It really is delicious!

Monte Cristo is a sandwich with ham, cheese, sweet jam, toasted up and dusted with powdered sugar. We eliminated the last few steps by getting fresh glazed donuts from the bakery section of our grocery store. This "strangewich" is sweet and savory in the same time and we love it!

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Our whole family had a TON of fun participating in this challenge. We all brainstormed and had a list of "strangewiches", each one more weird than the other. It was so funny to see the kids come up with ideas of unexpected toppings or fillings for something simple like a sandwich. Kids have a wild imagination and it really did show! Gummy bears and nacho chips, anyone??

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My Hubby's idea of using a donut in place of a bread was quite genius, if I may say so myself. I love it! But we didn't stop the weirdness there. I used a red currant jam and he used a jalapeno pepper jelly. The addition of spice took it to a whole new level! But wait! It's not over yet! We decided to make this sandwich two ways: cold and hot. Few minutes on the skillet and the ham and cheese were morphed into one hot gooey goodness.

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However you make it, we hope you love this "strangewich" of ours! It's unusual for sure but the flavors are wonderful together. Enjoy!

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Donut Monte Cristo Sandwich

Author: Anna

Donut Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe - fresh from the bakery glazed donut with honey smoked ham, mayo, Swiss cheese and red currant jelly make for a strange but delicious combination!

5 from 7 votes

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Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 2 people

Calories 724 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 fresh baked glazed donuts
  • 6 slices deli ham we used honey baked
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 2 tablespoon Hellmann's Mayo
  • 3 tablespoon your favorite jam or jelly

Instructions

  • Slice donuts horizontally, as for a sandwich.

  • Spread mayo on the bottom pieces of donuts. Place 3 slices, rolled up, of ham per sandwich. Top with 2 folded cheese slices per sandwich. Top with jam and the top piece of donut.

Nutrition

Calories: 724kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1201mg | Potassium: 306mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 455mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Ginny says

    Hi. I have heard of these sandwiches but never had one so I am definitely a newbie. Can I use any other cheese ?

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  2. heather says

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    this sounds delicious!! and if you think about it, it definitely makes sense. the doughnut is bready and fried, so you don't have to fry the sandwich after assembly, and it's glazed so you don't need to dust it with powered sugar!

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  3. Jessica says

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    OMG - my husband would lose his everliving mind over this... Two of his favorite things! Genius!

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    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      Awesome! 😀 Thanks so much, Jessica!

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  4. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

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    I LOVE the sandwich you created! Perfect for the challenge....but it also totally makes sense!

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  5. Catalina says

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    Wow! Donut and sandwich at the same time! Is perfect for me!

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  6. Melanie says

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    Love this twist on a classic that actually makes it easier!

    Reply

  7. Jen says

    Donut Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (15)
    I had my first Monte Cristo at Disneyland and have been looking for an easy at home recreation. This is perfect and will get me through the cravings until we go back for another visit! Thank!!

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  8. Erren says

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    This definitely is a strange combination but I'm intrigued! I so need to try one of these just to find out!

    Reply

Donut Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between a Monte Cristo sandwich and a croque monsieur? ›

A Monte Cristo sandwich is a variation of the croque monsieur, but with the addition of sliced turkey added the ham and Swiss cheese. Also, this sandwich is dipped in an egg batter, like French toast, and pan-fried instead of grilled, until golden brown.

What does a Monte Cristo sandwich contain? ›

I love a Monte Cristo! It's a fried sandwich with ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, and mustard dipped in beaten egg and pan-fried until golden and gooey for a delicious alternative to your usual ham and cheese sandwich. Great with berry jam on the side.

What nationality is a Monte Cristo sandwich? ›

The precise origin of the Monte Cristo has been lost to history, but here's what we know: It's a variation of the classic French croque-monsieur, a grilled-cheese-with-ham combo with a literary history of its own (it first popped up in Proust).

What does croque monsieur mean literally? ›

The name comes from the French words croque ("crunch") and monsieur ("gentleman").

What is a godfather sandwich? ›

The Godfather. Great sandwiches are not born great — they are built great. Layered with Capicola ham, Genoa salami, and soft provolone cheese, The Godfather will send the traditions of Italy flowing through your veins after the very first bite. With such a great sandwich comes great responsibility.

What is a Tony Montana sandwich? ›

Black Forest Ham, Pulled Pork, Swiss Cheese & Dill Pickle served on Beach Toast. Tony Montana Sandwich. Black Forest Ham, Pulled Pork, Swiss Cheese & Dill Pickle served on Beach Toast.

What is a ricky sandwich? ›

Rikitaki and Frikitaki are street sandwiches, the first consumed mainly in Santiago and other northern cities, the latter in Santo Domingo. They're made with Pan de agua – a common baguette-type bread – cabbage, green tomatoes or onions, ground beef or salami, and egg. By Wendy Soto - Last reviewed Feb 24, 2024 .

What is the difference between a croque madame and a croque monsieur? ›

A Croque Monsieur is a French ham and cheese dish on buttered bread. It's often served as a sandwich, with the cheese and ham melted into the bread by gently browning the outside of the sandwich. A Croque Madame is similar, but it has an egg on top of it.

How is a croque madame different from a croque monsieur? ›

A croque madame is simply a croque monsieur with a poached or fried egg on top. The difference between the two sandwiches has to do with how the egg is incorporated into the rest of the ingredients: In a croque monsieur, the bread is dipped into the beaten egg before it's cooked (French toast-style).

What is croque monsieur known for? ›

Croque Monsieur is a delicious French ham and cheese sandwich made with gruyere, parmesan, ham and a simple béchamel sauce, toasted in the oven.

What's the difference between a croque monsieur and a cheese toastie? ›

The Croque Monsieur is in its turn different from the other toasties because it requires some more sophisticated preparations than the sliced family members. The french actually make a creamy cheese sauce (similar to bechamel) that goes on top and/or inside the sandwich.

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