Madame Cristo - Grilled Ham & Cheese - Food Wishes

Learn how to make a Madame Cristo! What do you get when you cross a Monte Cristo sandwich with a Croque Madame? I think we all know the answer to that. Visit foodwishes.blo... for the ingredients, more information, and many, many more video recipes. I hope you enjoy this fabulous Madame Cristo recipe!
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[@foodwishes]

Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/264681/Madame-Cristo-Grilled-Ham-and-Cheese/

[@jonathanr3333]

Food Wishes wouldn’t Hollandaise sauce be the perfect topper on that?

[@keepcalmlovedinosaurs8934]

Can you do currywurst please?

[@NickyJmusic]

Why is your voice constantly making pitch spikes while you talk? It's very irritating, it really makes it difficult to listen to you.

[@jacobmccandles1767]

Food Wishes, your thoughts, sir, on eggs poached in stainless poaching cups?

[@NickyJmusic]

@Ryan Nelson I literally couldn't finish the video how irritating it is, and I was very interested in the recipe and the visual representation is good, but the voice is a big problem. This is public, for everyone to see, so it's very important to be done well. Especially it sounds very unnatural.

[@TheROMaNProject]

I began teaching myself to cook at the tender age of 8 years; my mother - a great and locally renowned cook herself - strongly objected as it was “not appropriate for a man to cook”. I completely disregarded her admonishment and have loved cooking all my life. I am now 74 years old and, like my mother, am renowned among my friends and family as being a wonderful cook. In every one of your videos I hear the words of a fellow soulmate who loves food, and most tellingly loves to share his favorite tasty treats with the people he loves! Thank you, Chef John.

[@lilabner9131]

For all you folks struggling with the voice, hang in there, be patient, in time, and not a very long time it will grow on you. Infact, for many of you it will become one of the more endearing parts of the Chef John/Food Wishes experience.

[@EthanDean57]

Not having the greatest night (mental health stuff, it's all good though) - watching this legit calmed my nerves and helped me settle down. Your videos have always been so relaxing. You the man, Chef.

[@gonietubenyc5741]

YOU NEED TO BE AWARDED THE NOBLE PEACE PRIZE AN OSCAR AND A GRAMMY FOR THAT IDEA OF CUTTING THE COLD CUTS TO BE EVEN WITH THE CORNERS !!! I love you ❤️

[@foodwishes]

By the way, I do plan on posting a fairly classic croque madame at some point!

[@caldasReport]

Food Wishes yo, you know why the video keeps buffering? It just doesn't seem to work. All the other videos on KZbin work and so do all your other ones, but this is impossible to watch! :(

[@IrmaU94]

Food Wishes could you maybe do a good rubust whole wheat bread? I cant seem to find much recipes. Everybody makes it white.

[@IrmaU94]

Santiago Calderón same here

[@michaelden]

Have you tried Welsh Rarebit, I think it is a dish ripe for your enhancing. A true empty pantry dish that can be made with the hard bits of cheese forgotten at the back of the fridge. (www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2011/oct/27/how-to-cook-perfect-welsh-rarebit)

[@tunsthaigamer8477]

Food Wishes can I see your face,I love your voice

[@c.l.s.4438]

Made this today for brunch and it was a huge hit! I did more of a French Toast batter adding vanilla and cinnamon to the ingredient deck. So delicious! Thank you :)

[@rileyjackfansmithandjones8238]

Thanks for an eloquent demonstration....something I could make for my gal when she's not feeling well, but served with sophistication and love....you Rock Chef!

[@shellybelly905]

Out of all the years I've watched KZbin and all the years I've followed your videos, this is my first time commenting on any video. I just had to say that this almost exact recipe has been in my brain for years. I love both a Monte Cristo and a croque madame but any time I see either of these in a restaurant I think to my self I wish could add an egg to this or I wish this was fench toast. this combines my two favourite sandwiches. While this is fairly simply I just never thought to try it myself. Thank you for being awesome. Now I'm hungry

[@matlit1859]

You’re the man chef John. Thanks for your extreme patience in explaining whY we use zest instead of juice so many times

[@darktherapy]

Of all your dishes I’ve ever seen, this is the most recent.

[@bertski60]

you're taking on the master's warped sense of humor, grasshopper.

[@jiv32]

Wait till the next video comes out. Chef John has an uncanny ability to surprise people.

[@thewildfolk6849]

How did you win the internet with the dumber comment ever. I love you

[@jeffmiller3112]

I remember my first Monte Cristo at Tarentinos (sp) on Fishermens wharf in S.F. thought I had died and gone to heaven! This is much simpler to make and I believe will be just as good. Thank you so much for presenting this.

[@commanderuseless1685]

Every time I watch one of your videos, I always feel like "I wanna make this!" - I love cooking and these videos are always so inspiring. Thank you!

[@offlinedrbignasty2979]

That poached egg is so perfect, I thought it was a dollop of sour cream in the thumbnail

[@monstermushmush]

Same

[@youreagimp]

same

[@CookingwithYarda]

Poached egg and toast is a prefect combination !! Love it !!

[@Sean500Vid]

1 minute and 10 seconds in a large pot of salted water that is just simmering, do not boil and no need to stir. Drop the eggs in and either put them into ice water to stop cooking and reheat them by placing them back into the hot water for a couple of seconds or serve straight away :)

[@kittyglitter8186]

I did, too!

[@Jakeoffski]

Chef John. You have just made my absolute favorite sandwich in the world that I didn't even know existed. I will learn how to poach an egg just so I can make this because every element of this recipe made me super keen to try it out.

[@badassmother1426]

Did you make it? How was your poached egg? I've never had a poached egg, they do look good though. I'm a lazy frugal cook and usually have a frying pan on the stove ready to fry something, so I just over easy my eggs, ALWAYS SOFT. I can't eat hard yolks, they're useless.

[@TheAwesomeFletch]

This channel literally is my secret to making my partner feel special on Birthdays, Anniversaries or if I want to go out and hang with friends.

[@jaysantos536]

So your gay?

[@ruthiemay423]

When eating a Monte Cristo, I have a side plate with raspberry jam, real maple syrup and Dijon mustard, and dip bites alternatively. Extraordinary.

[@Fuzbo_]

"white, tasteless, and devoid of any nutritional content" ... I feel personally attacked

[@peterzappe6197]

you're a fruitcake. get used to it.

[@JohnJ469]

Hey. I resemble that remark.

[@sladewilson9741]

And though you could make this with whole grain bread. You never should.

[@sladewilson9741]

@@user-ng9dr1sk1p Uh huh, come test it anytime.

[@jacobmccandles1767]

__이동민l, and where may I ask do you hail from?

[@The1anders]

Have to agree,you’re delivery is priceless. Thanks for the video!

[@dickones218]

I love how it sounds like he’s asking a question after every sentence. Very entertaining, looks good too!

[@Jenfro7]

Omg when Chef John cut into that poached egg, I melted. It's been a while since I had a delicious breakfast. I'm making this tomorrow no doubt

[@cyanide17]

This going to be a very random comment.. But, here it goes: I'm 32 years old, but my father passed away when I was only 17. He and I we're best friends. I still miss him very very much, although it's been so long. This channel popped up in my recommended. The sandwich looked good so I figured I'd check it out. To my surprise- the way u speak, and even your little puns, remind me so much of my dad. It really brought a smile to my face. I have a 13 year old son who was born only a week after i lost my father. (and he is my dad's carbon copy) I'm sure my son will love this sandwich just as much as I'm sure Dad would have.☺ can't wait to have him try it. Thank u for sharing your creation and personality. Definitely subscribing.

[@thebaddest3452]

Between 17 and 32 is atleast 14 years so how is ur son only 13?

[@cyanide17]

@@thebaddest3452 this post is from 6 months ago. He has since had a bday and is now 14.

[@ChozoSR388]

I have never clicked off of another video so fast in my life. It's all for you, Chef John, it's all for you!

[@voidedsoup]

Listening to you describe your recipes is always a joy

[@Branche11]

Honestly one day i want to see chef John on: "beat Bobby Flay," Just his relaxed voice going along with that show would be so sweet! And not to mention, he would win :p

[@kathconstance4684]

Just get him on the telly!

[@mwhitmer123]

I don't know, is Chef John still actively on the line or is this his career now? He obviously is classically trained and I'm sure spent decades in the business but I have to imagine he's a little rusty and doesn't quite have his finger on the pulse of current food trends. Bobby Flay is used to high pressure cook-offs so while I bet John would give him a run for his money, and I don't care much for Bobby as it is, it would be a close one. Either way, I'd rather watch a show with Chef John over Bobby Flay any day...hopefully Amazon or Netflix is watching how popular these youtube cooking channels are. Would love to see some Babish/Chef John mash-ups or something like that!

[@georgebelev1900]

What do you do for a living? Uhm....I am a ham geometrist.

[@zeroone871]

White Crown sounds like one of those jobs people have on house hunters.

[@ckom9]

Sir Francis Bacon agrees

[@monsieurcondottiero2685]

@@zeroone871 ☠️ “Next week, this ham geometrist and her husband are looking to relocate to the hills of Pamplona so that she can be closer to the abbatoires where prosciutto is made. They are looking for a rustic 3 bedroom villa that is close to town but still gives them an extra room to use as an office.”

[@zeroone871]

@@monsieurcondottiero2685 You forgot that their budget is 1.5 mill.

[@nicknewey6152]

I love watching your videos, more than any other cooking videos. You make everything look easy and interesting. I mean, this simple little delight is something I could never think up myself, but you construct a delicious little masterpiece with stuff that most houses have got. Great stuff John!

[@sharmanklinefelter508]

my sis has celiac disease must try this for her thanks john for giving me recipe ideas for celiac sufferers plus if you bake piece of toasted bread sluced tomatos plus cheese slices tastes good

[@AndreySmolyakovGA]

Huh, I did this a couple of times, too, but in a bit different way. I prefer soaking the bread first, then pan-frying both pieces on the one side, flipping it over, laying the cheese (and ham, too) on one piece. I then proceed to lay another piece of bread on top of the stuffing, and fry a bit more, maybe flipping occasionally. That way bread gets that delicious French toast feeling on both sides, and the stuffing warms up faster (since it touches the freshly fried sides).

[@richb313]

OK, you really got to me. Now I'm really hungry. I hope you are proud of yourself. Great job Chef.

[@scubaguy007]

Wow. I was total hooked on making this for myself when you described at the end as, "...hot honey ham with melted havarti sandwich between crispy fried french toast top off with a poached egg would be delicious..."

[@philipadams3325]

My wife suffers from Celiac's Disease. As a consequence I discovered that Gluten Free bread makes absolutely wonderful french toast. I think it has to do with the same reason you toast your bread. The dryness of the gluten free bread makes it a better receptacle for the egg mixture. Plus - it does not fall apart if you let it sit a little too long.

[@fanfaretloudest]

This reminded me my mother loves poached eggs (though I've never seen her eat one). This could be a nice surprise dish to make for breakfast for her Mother's Day. Thanks, Chef!

[@ryanclifford9247]

Thinking about majoring in ham geometry with a minor in salami trigonometry

[@batduck1215]

why does this have only 7 likes

[@poppymcklof459]

I just made this and it was INCREDIBLE. I did a little bit of Dijon mustard on the inside, but otherwise did it exactly as written and it was so good.

[@The_Cooke]

Just made one of these tonight (although not nearly as well made as yours haha) but WOW it tastes fantastic. I opted to use Swiss chiss instead and fried my egg, and it was heavenly. Did accidentally have my heat too high when I was making the toast but it still turned out really delicious

[@WilliamC1966]

His recipes turn out excellent....and he looks like my dad!❤

[@wonderwoman5528]

Tried this today. Delicious. You are the best food wishes!!! ❣

[@mobiustrip1400]

I ate two of those daily as a main course (LUNCH) and for dessert I ate peanut butter and banana sandwich, same slices fried in butter, plus French fries... For dinner, pretty much the same.... Love you all. Elvis Presley

[@kathleennorton6108]

For some reason reminded me of the White House sandwich they use to have at Gimbles in Milwaukee. Those were so good. Every so often I make them.

[@keyia1983]

Never thought about toasting the bread before hand...Great idea chef👍🏽

[@jackieblue787]

..I would totally marry him if I wasn't already married.

[@gRosh08]

I made the Hawaiian Sweet Bread version of this and YUM!

[@jcoburn3590]

That sounds like a great idea!

[@levigriffin5553]

Decided to make this for breakfast the minute I watched the video. It's fantastic and now one of my favorite quick recipes!

[@tavita]

I watched so many versions and I gotta say your sandwich and Emmy is by far the best!

[@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937]

Mother’s Day is coming up. This is the perfect meal while pretending to like my relatives.

[@PresidentFunnyValentine]

It's Okay to Eat Mayo damn, savage

[@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937]

Ray Valentine That’s how I roll.

[@wanderingchook1193]

why pretend?

[@MrBoomatt]

My god!!! The way you talk is infuriating... and relaxing. The mid-sentence uptalking with the severe drop off in volume and emphasis at the end is so odd but, it is something that makes me absorb the info even if I am listening to you as background sound.

[@warnerw88]

MrBoomatt I thought I was the only one, it’s annoying me

[@elijahmikhail4566]

Why not take it a step further and serve it with a Hollandaise sauce? Then it'd be a Madame Cristo Benedict.

[@pelosuelto70]

Elijah Mikhail Oooh you’re a cheeky one! That sounds amazing right now!

[@At0micAllison]

Elijah Mikhail looks like there's a similar video up in the Chef John FoodWishes.Com archive. ;)

[@At0micAllison]

This is the one!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXKQgKOqjd2qb6M

[@elijahmikhail4566]

At0micAllison That’s awesome. Shame that Chef John didn’t bother with a hollandaise sauce for that though. I personally would have taken any excuse to add more butter into my brunch.

[@madeline9538]

I was just thinking that. mmmmm

[@epic321123]

I made this for breakfast today... I'm making this for breakfast every day from now on.

[@soundspartan]

And as ALWAYS....SCRUMPTIOUS! Thanks Chef John!

[@violetmoon1587]

"white, tasteless and void of any nutritional content" This made me laugh too much

[@macoy321]

Violet Moon... I know right? 😊

[@bollyking]

It sure is tasteless for a reason. It is designed to absorb any flavor you want to put it in and absorb all those flavors so you dont taste the bread, just the ingredient you want to taste.

[@Terri_MacKay]

Tasteless...but delicious once the crustification was complete. 😁

[@bLackmarketRadio]

Basic bitch alert.

[@lisalisa1435]

In our home, we term it Kleenex bread.

[@Marie45610]

I think I would add another layer of cheese between the ham, to make sure it all sticks together.

[@stevegreir23]

Yeah. More plastic shit

[@Snarkythecat]

Marie we all know you just want more cheese. Lol we all do. 🧀

[@wrylife57]

I had that same thought!

[@bmf0003]

For years I've been making almost this exact sandwich, except that I always include a layer of turkey. so cool to see something like it pop up here

[@PanchoKnivesForever]

I was honestly MIND BLOWN by that ham cutting technique used to matching up rounded the off ham to the straight edges of bread/TOAST! Hahahaha. Great idea.

[@tenou213]

That's one sick hangover sandwich. I'd just swap the poached egg for the sunny side up version because, well, hangover.

[@thexophguy]

next time add mayo and pickles for full cure . and mustard . and sausage . fuk cant wait to wake up with a hangover.

[@driftertravelerman6893]

oh im gonna make chef johns recipe everyday for a month... *buys 2 tons of cayenne*

[@justmyself3980]

Chef John I enjoy your recipes as well as your funny comments... it’s always a pleasure to watch your videos and I thank you this... lots of love from Romania!🤗

[@bobverm01]

Chef John, u are my hero! U keep inspiring to make those dishes and they never disappoint.Thanks.

[@JoeLarge]

Maybe do in a panini press? Cause the day never gets too teeny for the use of panini

[@meatcranium4280]

Need to to make one now.

[@brandonwoodhouse358]

One of the best narrators on YT

[@maineyor5343]

NOT

[@onesimiacob]

Can you imagine adding béchamel sauce on top of the poached egg and a side of raspberry jam ... drool.

[@faye76000]

This video won't stop buffering foe some strange reason. All other videos on your channel or others are fine. Reminds me of old vines days.

[@samanthagale9062]

faye76000 You can watch the video here like I did, it didn't buffer once. Unlike here on KZbin. Here's the link for the Food Wishes Blog Spot. foodwishes.blogspot.com/2018/05/madame-cristo-i-presume.html?m=1

[@jcortese3300]

Replace the ham with smoked salmon, and you have my ideal breakfast. :-)

[@renem8130]

Salmon with egg... I've never tried that. I'm intrigued.

[@charlesmitchell174]

Just made this with what I had at hand at 2am. I called it a bologna cristo. It works.

[@aatt3209]

it's easier than inventing the round bread! hahaha, best episode ever, I gained total new perspective on fitting roundly shaped ham to square sliced bread, love it

[@JKMCraveTV]

*I ABSOLUTELY NEED TO TRY THIS YUMMY RECIPE!!!!!!* 👌😬😋

[@kmlkmljkl]

lmao i thought that egg was cream cheese or something at first

[@venca955]

Watching Chef John, eh? You truly are a man of culture.

[@rq9622]

Same

[@timhill9039]

I love spreading a little ikon mustard on the inside of the bread as well.

[@romeredubost6971]

Beautiful sandwich...I and the lovely wife will have this for a Sunday brunch. Thank you.

[@thedivineenergy]

*You are after all the Rob Lowe of your Madame Cristo!😉*

[@thedivineenergy]

*You are after all the Betty Rizzo of your Madame Cristo.😻*

[@thedivineenergy]

*The Drama Llama Loves Drama.*

[@CM_Burns]

That doesn't rhyme. After all, you are the Masaharu Morimoto of how to cook your Madame Cristo.

[@JakeLovesSteak]

Feta Cheezz that doesn't rhyme either.

[@longleggedgoth]

It does rhyme. They both end with the "oh" sound.

[@welshwarrior5263]

A great sandwich that was made by Yoda!

[@abbymeri8270]

My 3 years old daughter loves to hear you singing as is always enjoy 😉 and she ask to hear it again and again.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Uhm, round bread is easy. Who hasn't had bread baked in a can? ❤ you, Chef!

[@mattvermillion6062]

Nice one, thank you. Do you take requests, please? If so, I'd love a great Singapore Chow Mei Fun recipe. Thanks in advance.

[@daveogarf]

Is it me, or is he getting more and more roller-coaster-y on each subsequent video? :-D

[@shishigamii]

daveogarf I was watching and thinking “my god I can’t be the only one who can’t stand the narration!” It’s like I’m on a road built on evenly placed hills. UP aaaaand down. UP aaaaand down

[@shishigamii]

daveogarf help!

[@victoriawelch1112]

daveogarf I've heard his voice described many ways but "roller - coastery" a is new one....😂 hilarious 😂

[@brnvxn]

Yes! I have to mute the sound, I can't take it.

[@yougotjuno3668]

I had to repeat the part where he said what cheese he used. Tagani??? What?? I LOVE this channel but the roller coaster tone is a bit too gimmicky and if anything hinders us from truly getting what he said. Shame because his recipes are always so interesting.

[@saltygreek3870]

You Sir are the Maestro of cooking ! Keep em coming , luv replicating your dishes ! lol or at least try to!

[@michaelmendillo4614]

I chose to soft boil my egg, 5mins and same result ! 😁🖒✌ TY Chef John ! This (Your ) Channel Rocks !!!!

[@zeek1893]

Going to make this at work everyone’s going to ask me to make them one 😂

[@MLife1972]

You are the Dwight Yoakham of your yolk and ham.

[@ttabood7462]

When you cut through that egg and sandwich I may or may not have drooled a little bit.

[@edswidey4836]

This definitely helped say bye to 2020. Left a much better taste in our mouths. Happy New Year Chef John! Thanks for all the great ideas and making us smile during a tough year :)

[@pulseweld]

*MADAM CRISTO NOT AFRAID TO SHOW THE FULL MONTE*

[@arthas640]

"full monte" is pretty apprepoe since this video was so sexy i had to change my pants afterward

[@bcumike]

Why won't this video play? I have no problem watching other videos. I've tried 5 times now

[@At0micAllison]

bcumike ME TOO!!!

[@haithcox]

Me, too. Loading, loading, loading...

[@At0micAllison]

Help us, Chef John!! There are 3 of us now. 😢

[@johnkane7832]

Same here

[@necrofuturism]

Ditto :(

[@paulbey4171]

Thank you Chef! I'm making this for my wife for a early dinner today!

[@davetron3030]

.....Chef John you are a madman and I am here for it.

[@eugeneartyomenko8500]

Your speech pattern is freaking me out! Btw loved the recipe

[@Krucifus]

a rollercoaster of inflection

[@Michael.Helsel]

I just realized your logo is a spoon swirling sauce :) after all this time :) I'm a slow one😂

[@geetanjalirai7676]

Just wonderful chef John,may god bless you.

[@TotemSP2]

Mother's day is coming up this week. This looks perfect for her breakfast.

[@joew8211]

Monte Cristo is second only to the one true Lord of sandwiches, the Cubano 🇨🇺. Looks great though

[@taccosnachos]

That is one tight egg white. Free range eggs?

[@JonJonJonJonJonJonJonJon]

just fresh

[@mareneaufrance5096]

I love this guy. Not only does the food look good..he makes me laugh. Great videos!

[@redwhiteblue75]

Chef John, I love this recipe but then I’ve watched lots of your recipes and really understood your extra (usually naughty) touches. Your food has an exciting and fun side to it. Not for dieters but for normal people who loooooooove to eat. Thank you.

[@areemetz07]

For some reason this video always buffers! I can watch ANY other video on KZbin! I need my food wishes yt!!!

[@caldasReport]

areemetz07 me too I thought I was going insane. Did he change a setting or is this just a net neutrality thing?? (It's not, I'm in Latin America)

[@areemetz07]

Santiago Calderón I'm going back and forth between mobile data and wifi...I can never get past the dipping part without buffering. This is torture.

[@GirishManjunathMusic]

Me too! What is this video buffering sorcery?!

[@ouichtan]

Yup me too...glad I'm not the only one...

[@JukeNnukem]

Yup me too! Only video that keeps buffering!

[@SuperDave21]

This video is messed up Jon, it plays in 3 second intervals. I can't watch it like this... sorry.

[@idiotweasels]

Yup same here. I'm guessing something is wrong with the specific KZbin server this video is hosted on?

[@FireCracker3240]

No problems here. I'm in PA, USA.

[@justaddbutter]

I thought it was a YT problem at first, but it's just this video. I can't finish it either.

[@idiotweasels]

justaddbutter I had this problem on my phone but it works just fine on my PC

[@MsGlamourcat]

Nope, all good at my end and I'm in Australia... and we have possibly the slowest and most archaic internet ever! lol

[@oneeyeddog3045]

My husband will love this! You’re awesome! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@marthaperdew]

My late husband would make these for our children and I, YUM !

[@BakersTuts]

Just don’t post this to r/grilledcheese. They’ll yell at you and call it a melt

[@liamkeefe4440]

Because it's not a grilled cheese.

[@CookingwithYarda]

@@liamkeefe4440 Check out my grilled cheese recipe ;-)

[@Hollanderarches]

You had me at havarti

[@mandolorion8456]

poach the egg in maple syrup my grandmother did when i was young so wonderful

[@tradron]

Very nice ! Simple, easy and quick. Thanks.