The MONTE Cristo Popular 1950's - 60's Sandwich

The Monte Cristo sandwich is a unique and indulgent variation of the French croque-monsieur. It became popular in the United States around the 1950s and 1960s. The sandwich typically consists of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese between slices of bread that are then dipped in beaten egg and pan-fried or deep-fried until golden brown. Often, it is dusted with powdered sugar and served with a side of jam, usually raspberry, for dipping.
The origins of the Monte Cristo sandwich are a bit of a mystery, but it's believed to have evolved from the croque-monsieur, a grilled cheese and ham sandwich that originated in France around the early 20th century. "Monte Cristo" could be inspired by "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas, though the connection between the novel and the sandwich is speculative at best.
The sandwich gained widespread popularity when it appeared on menus in southern California theme parks and restaurants in the 1960s, making it a staple of American comfort food menus. It's known for its delightful contrast of savory and sweet flavours and rich and crunchy texture.
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Monte Cristo sandwich:
Ingredients:
- 3 slices of white bread
- 3 slices of Swiss cheese. I used French Charmidor and Cheddar
- 3 slices of turkey
- 3 slices of ham
- 2 - 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Raspberry jam (for serving)
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[@mrdangiles90]

Ok this might be the best thing you've ever done Rik🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 the drool factor is off the charts

[@BackyardChef]

Steady mate - its a fried cheese butty. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@mrdangiles90]

What can I say, I'm a simple Yorkshireman! fried cheese is always a winner🤤 great stuff Rik

[@BackyardChef]

@@mrdangiles90 Thank's mate. Best, Rik

[@jerryoshea3116]

​@@BackyardChefWhat were u saying about Boiling the Processed Meat? And according to Lord Google it became a variation of a Ham& Cheese in Paris ( aroundv1910?) & then the U.S in the 1930's! Or perhaps that's a right load of BS & some Chef in Tailand came up with the idea! 👍✌️

[@BackyardChef]

@@jerryoshea3116 I always flash boil - ie boiling water ina poan and dump in what pre packed slimey meat. Monte Christo is a real famous sandwich in the States. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Myrdden71]

My folks used to get this all the time at a restaurant chain called Bennigan's. They loved it.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@RubySue12]

Bennigan’s had the best Monte Cristo I ever ate! Sadly that chain restaurant is gone now. Never had a better sandwich since. 😢

[@user-rz8bu6vl8x]

​@@RubySue12totally agree, seems like all the good restaurants close when I discover something I really like!

[@BrokeDadProductions]

Bennigan’s! Now, there is a chain called Cheddar’s that has one and is pretty decent.

[@BrianTheBeerSnob]

Yes, Bennigan's had a fantastic Monte Cristo!

[@stevemendez3535]

I am totally blind, and I live in Fort Worth, Texas. Hearing the joy in your voice and the commentary when adding the ingredients to the sandwich was an absolute delightful experience. Thank you for the video. Keep up the great work.

[@BackyardChef]

Steven, Wow, thank you! I hope someone reads this to you. You are an inspiration for me. I wish you all the very best, Rik

[@stevemendez3535]

Thank you sir. But I am able to dictate and listen through a function on the phone called tap to speak, and it actually will read anything on the screen to me as well. Let me record any audio and put it in writing form. Thank you sir keep up the great work.

[@philtheheaterguy951]

@@stevemendez3535Steve. I will verify that the description given was outstanding. Before I saw your comment I had thought to myself that the description was wonderfully accurate.

[@maryannehibbard5686]

Love your definition of "a little bit of butter" into the pan!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@mjb47pappy]

and "pepper"

[@Gil2727]

Love the old school Monte Cristo sandwich. In New England, US, the side sauce here is Maple Syrup!

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@stananderson4524]

@@BackyardChef That is the only way to eat this. Must be a New English thing.

[@Jules_73]

An American chain restaurant that was popular in the 90’s called Bennigans used to have a breaded and deep fried monte cristo sandwich. It was served with powdered sugar and raspberry preserves. Talk about a heavenly heart attack on a plate. It was delicious!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@ruthmarcano631]

@Jules 73. They also used to have a rockin' potato soup. 😋

[@tonyaseilhan3395]

I use to work for a place that one of their best sellers was a monte cristo but they did the cooking quite a bit differently lol. Build the sandwich just like you did yours, but then they would spike the corners with skewers to hold it together and cut diagonally. Instead of the egg wash they would then chuck it into the beer batter they used for fish and chips and into the deep fryer it went. No melty cheese oozing out of the crispy fluffy batter so everything was held in. Less messy and incredibly delicious.

[@toscadonna]

Oh yeah, this joint in America called Bennigan’s used to make a battered Monte Cristo sandwich like that, and it was SO good.

[@tonyaseilhan3395]

@@toscadonna I've had it both at Bennigan's and the place I use to work (a casino in Reno) and the Bennigan's was really the better of the two lol

[@xo2quilt]

@@toscadonna Bennigan's is where I was introduced to this amazing sandwich!!! LOVE THEM and they went out of business. Haven't found a place that makes them since!

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks for sharing. You have given me an idea - Thank you. Best, Rik

[@scottmccullough4267]

That’s a REAL monte Christo ,battered and deep fried !!!!!!!2

[@hjcdormouse7337]

This was a blast from past. I used to have a production line going of these on a Friday after school when my daughter and her Goth Friends would come round to either chill or get ready to go out they called them Cheese Dreams... Even the guy who hated cheese would wolf them down 🤦‍♀️.

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds amazing! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@stevenmorris2293]

My uncle hates cheese . It’s like phobia for him . Even the smell. Only person I know .

[@Mr.Helper.]

Goth friends .. 😂😂😂

[@horse5407]

Cheese Dreams 😂😂

[@ginawiggles918]

I first tasted a Monte Cristo at a breakfast place in Lake Tahoe, California in the early 80's.. They served it with powdered sugar & maple syrup with jam offered on the side. Too messy to pick up, it was eaten with fork & knife. Heavenly! 😋

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@coolcpa3321]

I grew up in California and Mom made MC's for us on Saturdays (Sundays were sausage with either Dad's pancakes or waffles). She would simply make French toast with her homemade bread, then add ham/cheddar with maple syrup or turkey/swiss with her blackberry jam. Miss those days.

[@KayakTN]

A restaurant I used to work at made these, but they were dipped in batter and deep fried. Finished with powdered sugar and served with grape jam.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Sounds amazing! Best, Rik

[@urbanurchin5930]

Nearly 50 years ago, I worked at an I.H.O.P. restaurant after school and on weekends. I made hundreds of these sandwiches for drunken patrons during the "bar rush" on the weekends ! It was a triple-decker that was dipped into batter and deep fried. Yes, powdered sugar and grape or raspberry jam on the side.

[@BackyardChef]

@@urbanurchin5930 Thanks for sharing. Best, Rik

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

Yes, this is the way I remember them too.

[@kaiookalanikanuha2613]

🤤

[@Patriciern]

You, Sir, are an absolute madman, and I salute you for it.

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha, I resemble that comment. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@charlesmcmasters]

One of my all time favorite sandwiches! You can still get them in some restaurants here in the States. My favorite version came with a sweet/spicy Raspberry Jalapeño jam, which was perfect because the slight heat helps cut through the richness of the dish. That jam sent me down a rabbit hole of the fruity/spicy jam & jelly category which is worth exploring, imo.

[@xo2quilt]

Love jams with peppers made in them!!! They definitely add a depth to the jams! Habanero apple jam is spectacular!!! (And I really don't care for apple jam.) Best part of making your own jams is adding what you want to create a new, amazing flavor!

[@BackyardChef]

Love the sound on the jam you had. That could be on my own make list. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@ren212f4]

I think I've had that sweet spicy sandwich you're talking about. Delicious 🤤

[@lightgiver7311]

I used to go to a restaurant just for the Monte Cristo sandwich.

[@BackyardChef]

Wow! Lovely. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@JudithSeymour-yo7lk]

Hard to find a restaurant that makes them now

[@BackyardChef]

@@JudithSeymour-yo7lk What a shame. Patatas Bravas

[@maryallan453]

Haven't seen this on a menu for years. The place I used to go used a crispy batter instead of the egg

[@Ozziecatsmom]

@@JudithSeymour-yo7lkThere’s a restaurant near me that still makes them. They have ham and turkey in them, usually when I make one at home I use only ham.

[@MrRetinas]

Truly magnificent! You can see why the 1970s would've killed it as a sandwich choice. As we all rushed to embrace the low saturated fat, low protein and highly processed food mantra and its false promise of eternal fitness and longevity. Shame it was all a lie and we've been cursed with morbid obesity and a joyless, tasteless cuisine of guilt and misery. Folks, you are not eternal. Your ancestors ate like this and were happy. I'm one old person who is looking forward to tucking into one of these!

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@anthonylangley8717]

Whenever you face dietary choices, eat the cake.

[@AtticusBleep]

Yeah mate, people aren’t eating any more calories than they did in the 70s. It’s those magic carbs you’re so afraid of that must be making people fat!

[@donald1576]

Social murder. Google it. Processed food is the food of the marginalized communities that's why it's so cheap

[@TraceyAllen]

Whatever, I’ve made probably a thousand of these when I worked in kitchens in the 90’s and well into the 2000’s. I also made a variation of it called a Molly Brown, built the same way, but dipped it a batter and deep fried.

[@Samdegraff]

There's a trick I learned for any kind of fried cheese sandwich, and it's basically once you are about 3/4 done cooking, sprinkle a bit of grated cheese (not much, be sparse) on the outside so it crisps up and gives you that great flavour of the cheese that melts out of the side and "overcooks" and gets crunchy, but now you have that with every bite. The trick is not to put too much on though. just a sprinkle.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@WoodlandsArchive]

Bless you! Found you channel in the last year, think I already tried 5-6 recepies. You are calm, explain well. Everything looks tasty, and even I can follow your instructions. I love cooking, and you inspire me - thanks!

[@BackyardChef]

You are so welcome! Thank you for sharing. Best, Rik

[@Mark_Nadams]

Its like a club sandwich made with french toast and fried in butter. How can that not be great tasting. My Aunt Joan used to love these but hated making them cause they were so messy to handle in the fry pan. Thanks for sharing Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jennagoddin2757]

You beat me to this comment 😎🤣

[@patricekanagy5898]

My day isn’t complete unless I listen to one of your videos. Always informative and lovely to watch. Have tried quite a few of the recipes. All have been delicious. Much thanks

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@danjohnson887]

Wow! This guy could make fried flip flop shoes and I'd eat it...

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha, that has made my day, fantastic! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@CyberDocUSA]

Guy Fieri Approved.

[@ronl7131]

Made this as a line cook in Midwest USA restaurant in 1969-71. Never squished my sandwiches though. Dipped sandwich in beer batter & deep fried. Held together with long wood sandwich picks

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Honey-Sanchez]

Do you remember the establishment in which you worked from 1969-71? I like going down the rabbit hole for no particular reason. Something to do do in retirement. I like chefs idea of 2 tbsp of butter. Cheers mate.

[@ronl7131]

@@Honey-Sanchez Jo-Jo’s. Morton Grove, IL. North suburb of Chicago. I believe original developer was from California

[@xo2quilt]

Fell in love with Monte Cristo sandwiches over 20 years ago and the restaurant that served them went out of business. Been missing them!! Thank you so much!!!!!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@debmoore629]

This has been my favorite for 20 years. Always checking restaurant menu for one when I’m out on the road. Can’t beat the sweet and salty!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@kobartlett]

There are 10 Bennigan’s left in the US.

[@miriamzajfman4305]

I lived in Denmark for 3 years and there I learned to eat chees with jelly , it taste fantastic - YUM ! ( peanut butter with banana ) . Your sandwich is Great - unfortunately I have to modify a little for health reasons ; lees butter ,less cheese , less cold meats , but I think I will still enjoy it ! Thanks Rik .

[@BackyardChef]

Peanut butter and banana, lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@limeparticle]

I just baked a loaf of bread yesterday (I’m on a bread-buying strike as I never finish it and it goes to waste, but if I make it myself, I’m much more invested in not wasting it!) and I think this has to go on the next couple of days’ menu, looks delish! 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Carol_in_Spain]

Note to self - do not watch Rik's videos until you have had dinner. I am drooling 😀 I am defintely going to make this

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. You know I think I'm making Spanish today, just for a change. Best, Rik

[@dianajames4717]

i am double drooling

[@BackyardChef]

@@dianajames4717 Thank you. Best, Rik

[@JudithSeymour-yo7lk]

This brings back memories...haven't made this in a long time...

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@countesscable]

I started to put raspberry jam on my fried onions back in the 70’s, everyone was horrified, but it’s delicious and no different from putting cranberry sauce or redcurrants jelly on food!

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! No difference at all. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@gail4101]

I still remember the first time I ate this…I was 13 years old (I’m 78 now) and we were on a family trip to Southern California for a day at Disneyland!!! My mouth waters just thinking about it!!! As a family of seven driving from Seattle, Washington, this was a trip of a lifetime…

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks for sharing a great memory. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@sjp35productions6]

It was brought back in one of the restaurants in Disneyland a few years ago. It was the best food in the park and a destination for me when I went (I keep an annual pass). Then, they went to an industrial pre-packaged version that was horrible. I haven’t had a Monte Cristo since.

[@redjupiter2]

The first time I had a Monte Cristo was in 1968 in the restaurant that was next to the enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland. The restaurant was called the Tahitian Terrace and they had a wonderful menu that included the Monte Cristo. They had a fantastic stage show which included Tahitian dancers and beautiful women performing the hula dances of the islands. My little brother and I insisted that we return to that restaurant the next day on our family vacation to Disneyland where we memorize almost everything in sight and especially that amazing Tahitian Terrace Monte Cristo sandwich. In my earliest days of cooking under my mom's watchful eye I was able to perfect the Monte Cristo sandwich. Sadly the Tahitian Terrace is long gone and has been replaced by several different iterations of eateries over the years.

[@BackyardChef]

@@redjupiter2 Thank you. Best, Rik

[@johnsheetz6639]

I'm a North Florida kid I think it was 7 hours did Disney world when I was 8 years old. I think the tickets $38 how I would not shut up about it afterwards. priceless. Play truly was the happiest place on Earth to me back then.

[@user-ve1zf6fh4d]

I'll have to get some of that french cheese. That homemade raspberry jam is a good idea

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@stolman2197]

Where I grew up it was always strawberry jam with monte Cristo's, raspberry works too.

[@BackyardChef]

@@stolman2197 Sounds fantastic! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@DidYaServe]

It's like something a stoned teenager would make.

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha, Thank you. Best, Rik

[@AnthonyAnthony-tk4ye]

That’s what they said…. a 50’s 60’s sandwich…….😜😂😂😂

[@bltonrye6406]

Puff puff pass you hog

[@jhnsls978]

Oh yeah

[@dawnwesolowski8049]

Lol😂😂.

[@user-nh8yu2mw2i]

A most unique sandwich there, I have never gone that far, but it does look Amazing, thanks Rik !!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@xo2quilt]

They are divine!!!! Give them a try!!!

[@ShirleeKnott]

made a savory french toast BLT inspired by the Monte Cristo yesterday it was quite yummy

[@BackyardChef]

Wow! Thanks for sharing. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@ShirleeKnott]

@@BackyardChef yw!

[@KayakTN]

I enjoy pan frying peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I wouldn't do it every day, but it's tasty.

[@ShirleeKnott]

@@KayakTN mmmmm sounds good will have to try that very soon!

[@lisabritt4284]

YUMM that sounds good too!

[@g4okt]

....makes my eggy bread look tame, perfect!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@joedirt3563]

Eggy bread?

[@AZ-Sharon]

Oh Rik, screw my diet!🤣🤣🤣 looks delish, love!

[@BackyardChef]

Looks like I'm in trouble!!!! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@karenbeardwilson]

Yep got my attention. Sandwich, french toast- yummn. Get the raspberry jam. Sprinkled confectioners sugar. If I served that Monte Cristo here in small town Florida - I would be famous - instant. You’ve outdone the ‘em all. Gottah have it. You have flung the crave on me. ♥️✝️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Great done on a griddle. Best, Rik

[@karenbeardwilson]

@@BackyardChef Yes Sir - get the griddle out. I have iron griddles for stove. Perfect. Really love this delight - not a sandwich, I’d say.

[@rogerparkin843]

I made your Irish spice box today. That's a real winner Rik. I have a friend coming for a few beers at the weekend and this will be on the menu .

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers, Roger. That salt and pepper chili mix is great on Cooked chicken - say from Five star, chuck in the peppers and onions and you have a belter of a quick Chinese. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@sallymoen7932]

Fun fact: There is an old silver mine from 100 years ago, closed off, in the Cascade Mountains near Seattle called Monte Cristo. Didn't make alot of people rich, just gave jobs to folks who had experience in mines, mostly immigrants from Poland and Wales. There was a fancy hotel on my town named after the mine, it still has a nice ballroom used for weddings, the hotel converted to apts. I have always thought this sandwich ought to be a hometown special, though its popularity has decreased with so many people getting on a keto diet

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks for sharing loved reading. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@truthseeker1954]

Miserable skinny sots.

[@ResonantSun17]

Wow Rik, that looks devine!! Love Debra xxx

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Heartwing37]

I used to go with friends to a little bowling alley near work to eat lunch. They served the most amazing Monte Cristo sandwich! It was the first time I’ve ever tasted it, and I don’t think I’ve had one since. They’re hard to find, but I’m glad you showed us how to make them. Thank you!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@asoncalledvoonch2210]

It's a crime you don't have 5 million subscribers. Cheers from North Carolina.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@asquithmainlines699]

The Norwester Motel in Meadow Lake Saskatchewan has a version of this sandwich on their menu aptly named “ The Norwester “. Their’s has roast turkey breast and ham with lots of gooey cheese and has been a crowd favourite since the 80”s.

[@BackyardChef]

Wow, thanks for sharing. Sounds amazing. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@AnnieinKC]

In 1970, I worked all through HS at W.T. Grants. I used the butter wheel & then grilled the top-split New England hot dog rolls on a panini grill like a grill cheese on both sides. Then put in the chili, then the roller-grilled hot dog, and then the mustard or ketchup, minced onions and pickle relish. Some wanted sauerkraut, too, or minced cabbage on top for the crunch. They were 40 cents, and 45 cents with chili. I sold 230 hot dogs in two hours, in my aqua dress uniform, lol! For 3 years! At Christmas, we would open the front doors of the store where our popcorn machines were. Everyone came in, and then came over to me for a chili dog and a coke. Inflation-beating eating! Pepperridge Farms still makes the New England hot dog rolls, but they are less shallow now.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@georgefarrington895]

What a great name for a sandwich.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@diane9501]

Oh my, this looks amazing👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jennyt966]

It looks delicious. I used to eat jam and cheese sandwiches, as a child. So I can see that this would work too. I'm going to try making one soon. Thanks for sharing, Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@gleggett3817]

back in the early nineties, for reasons that aren't relevant, I was in San Jose area of California and at a restaurant i had breadcrumbed wedges of cheese with fries and it came with ramekin of raspberry jam. Similar cheese and jam vibe to the Monte Cristo. Since then I have often put a bit of jam in an otherwise plain cheese sandwich.

[@BackyardChef]

Jam and Cheese marry together wonderfully. The same as Peanut butter and jelly (jam) Thank you. Best, Rik

[@christinalogan311]

Oh this is my type of sandwich for sure !! Looks so yummy . ✨

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@wrldvw1836]

My gracious!!!! It has been forever since I had a monte Cristo. They were so good. Now I will have to make one!!!! Thank you for a lovely reminder

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@joekulik999]

Dear Rik: Every one of your videos motivates me to go to the kitchen and Cook !!! And for a lazy old man like me, that says A Lot !!!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350]

A delicious sarnie up there with croc monsieur or madam. So very rich and plain, fancy and wonderful 👍🏼❤️

[@BackyardChef]

Yes I agree, was going to make the Monsieur tomorrow - I'm thinking I haven't had any Spanish for a while. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@RandyAndNorma]

Remember eating this with my grandparents when i was little❤ I'm 63 now and what wonderful memories this brought back😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@truthseeker1954]

I LOVE this guy! His videos are so fun to watch and, believe me, his recipes are stupendous. I always laugh my head off when he brings out the butter but DON't scrimp on it... he is right. ❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jennythescouser]

This has remided me of when I bought a 'Scooby Snack' near Ballham station, South London. It was a tripple decker toasted sandwiich consisting of bacon and mushroom on one layer and sausage and egg on the other. Named after a certain cartoon - lol - btw, did you see my post about making Indian Dosas? I'd love to be able to make those.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. On it - listed down. Best, Rik

[@michaelcope856]

I remember Martin Crane on Frasier doing himself a Monte Cristo and I idly wondered what it was. Now I know. Will try it soon.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@JAYSONGS]

A childhood favorite. Thank you for the glorious tutorial!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@ericw3517]

My grandmother used to make those for me whenever I'd visit. Super delicious.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@chriskeen7174]

Just imagine that sandwich dipped in funnel cake batter and deep fried! Ultimate YUM!

[@BackyardChef]

Yes! Like some places do. It all started with a version of this. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@chriskeen7174]

@@BackyardChef They're amazing, I have had a few. DEFINITELY not health food!

[@muncgrl]

I have had a Monte Cristo before and it was pretty good, but it doesn't compare to the looks of yours! Yum!

[@BackyardChef]

Wow! Homemade I guess. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@stevecapaul9319]

One of my favorite sandwiches! I worked at a place in the late 80s that had a variation of this - two pieces of French toast, thin-sliced ham and turkey, Swiss cheese...one time I had to redo the Monte Cristo and took a bite (of the one I wrecked) before putting on the powdered sugar, and didn't dip it in the raspberry compote. WOW I liked it, and ever since I've eaten them plain without the sugar or compote.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@charcushman9507]

I love this sandwich❤❤❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@janegreen9340]

Good grief, I’ve never heard of this one - this’d keep me going for a week!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@xo2quilt]

Give it a go...simply amazing!!! The flavors work so well together!!

[@DebZaragoza]

I'm from Southern California, and we used to have a restaurant called Scribbles that had the best Monte Cristo sandwich! This brings back memories, and has me thinking I'm going to have to make one of these...yum!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@technojunkindatrunk]

I have always loved these kinds of sandwiches. I had my husband watch the end where you were displaying it. He’s leaving for the store in a few moments to go get everything to make this. I even ordered some jalapeño jelly from Amazon to put on the sandwich. Thank you so much for the recipe and your video.

[@BackyardChef]

Wow! Thanks for sharing. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@asbibu3240]

Nice channel, You are the english opposite to our Swedish guy Lars Bohman! 😃👌

[@BackyardChef]

Ok. I do not know of Lars. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@pennykafai4645]

That Roc is a mammoth sandwich if there ever was one! Raspberry jam? Never heard of having that as an accomplishment… different could be good because lingonberry jam with meatballs is perfect as it Turkey and cranberry. Thanks Ric

[@BackyardChef]

Yes all the accompanied jams work well. Whoever invented this sandwich back in the day probably didn't realise how many have been eaten from 1950's. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@TBrl8]

That deserved a look at that AND a look in there, big fella!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@lisaray9404]

This sandwich and the Cubano are my two favorite sandwiches. Pure heaven for the taste buds. Thank you for the video and recipe! 😊💖🙏🏻

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@SuperND87]

Better than the food shows on television!

[@BackyardChef]

Wow! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@angiedeans6410]

Hey Rik, that looks awesome. BTW, can you show us how to make a tangy mayonnaise plz for us novices. Thankyou

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@user-sq9rq4ch8y]

Oh my God Rik, is there no end to your talents. Looks sublime. Your mayonnaise looks the lovely colour of homemade it has that lovely yellow hues. Regards Dympna

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@user-zc3lc1ks7h]

You blew my husband's mind with this one. He had never heard of a Monte Cristo sandwich (he's a little younger than me). I had to pick his chin and eyeballs up off the floor. ;) Good one, Chef!! Shirley in NH

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha, thanks for sharing. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@sunshinelollipops5512]

I love these! I ordered one every weekend when we went to Disneyland in Anaheim..we lived really close so went every weekend in the summers of the early to mid 1970’s…it was served at the restaurant inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride..so that dank scent was completely over ridden by the smells of the sumptuous meals they served there..yet the ambiance was all lightening bugs and drooping Spanish moss..what fun for a 9 to 13 year old girl. Too cool, what a great memory!..thank you!

[@BackyardChef]

Oh wow! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@johnlind5018]

I like this with the jam inside!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@dot6849]

You took me back to university days in the dining hall!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@dp.2766]

A place in Houston back in 80s made it with 3 slices of French toast and dipped it in a batter with cinnamon and sugar, extra thin slices of turkey, ham and bacon and Deep Fried it in a vat, served with fries and jam, or maple syrup. Wish they were still in business, I’d make the drive to get one. They would put it in the freezer for like 2 minutes to cool the candy-like shell…😍😍 They made a breakfast one with fried eggs too.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@josephpanozzo4815]

Thank you for sharing. I worked with a guy years ago who would usually order this sandwich for lunch whenever we had lunch together.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jimbrennan1181]

I have never seen square slices of chicken or turkey, whatever it is. The ham looks great though! I think I'm going to try this even though it's far from healthy. Good job Rik, keep bringing back these old recipes.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Chris-ut6eq]

Now that I know what it is, I have to try making one!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@GregSzarama]

Wow, someone is doing well with their KZbin channel. Good for you! This look great, I hope I could afford these ingredients one day to make this. Thanks for the fantastic video, once again.

[@BackyardChef]

I hope so too! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Famous-Potatoes]

We used to make these for the lunch rush at the Italian restaurant I used to manage in the 90s. They were always the first item on the menu to sell out. People went crazy for them. I still make them for my grandkids now that I’m retired.

[@BackyardChef]

Well done you! All those very pleased faces over the years. Thank you for sharing. Best, Rik

[@williammills9852]

I tried one of these when visiting New York 14 years ago. Up until then I'd never heard of them. To date, this and the Philly cheesesteak are neck and neck as my all time favourite sandwiches. Good job!

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks for sharing. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Batman-jm7np]

I have a bigger dilemma... Try choosing between a ny Ruben, Philly chessestake, monte Cristo and a cuban sandwich.

[@BackyardChef]

@@Batman-jm7np What a headache!! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@williammills9852]

@@Batman-jm7np Well, I've yet to try those other two but I do love a meat/cheese sandwich combination!

[@Batman-jm7np]

@williammills9852 I'm telling you, once you try the others it will be hard to choose. The cuban sandwich goes well on with the ham meat, pernil and swiss cheese added to that pairs with pickles. It's unbelievable. It's best to get them in Florida the nyc prices on that skyrocket. It's easy to make too. You gotta press them similar to this video but through the process. I would recommend a basic sandwich presser to use it with a pan.

[@kerstinshadbolt1003]

Makes perfect taste sense. As someone who enjoys honey with cheese on toast and marmalade in a bacon sandwich. I will definitely try making a Monte Cristo sandwich!🌷

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@LTKK]

My mom worked in The Walnut Room of the old Marshall Fields building in Chicago back in the early 90s. They made these, and she'd make them for me at home. It was a slightly different version, dipped in batter. But same concept. So yummy! You unlocked a memory I forgot all about.

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks for sharing. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@tmorris53]

back in the mid 60's there was a little mom and pop joint that would hire the high school girls to work there. It would get us boys to go there and spend what money we had. But to get down to it, they made the best Monte Cristo. Used to love that place, so sad it is gone now.

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks for sharing. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@CockneyInCumbria]

That looks a Taste Sensation rik

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers, mate. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@sandwormgod4771]

Dear God. That looks so, so good.

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha. You actually made my chuckle out loud. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@sandwormgod4771]

@@BackyardChef No Thank you.

[@chromaticdragon]

I'm drooling so much right now... I like me a Monte Cristo sandwich, I'm going to have to try this at home.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@HelenT-xv6zm]

My goodness, I do believe we will have to do this for tonight. I was going to do the casserole from yesterday but that may have to wait until tomorrow. 😉

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@HelenT-xv6zm]

I made this with sharp cheddar and Swiss and it came out great. My presentation was perhaps not as beautiful as yours Rik, but it sure passed the taste test! Very filling. 😋

[@kimjackson4041]

Wow, awesomeness 👌

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@SewardWriter]

My mom loves these things. I should try my hand at making her one.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@lindak8664]

_’a posh cheese sandwich’_ love it! That one’s definitely going on the list 🤤

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you like it! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@AvaT42]

🇨🇦That is quite the mountain of a sandwich! A bit fiddly in the egg. Why do you boil the meat slices? I never heard of that being done before.

[@BackyardChef]

My preferred way with the pre packed - everyone has their own way. I'd rather know it free from anything. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@woolymittens]

@@BackyardChef Thanks for explaining the why Rik, i was curious about that too especially given your many years of experience.

[@creatiffy]

Thanks for letting us know why you boil the ham .great tip from a fantastic chef

[@glenbaker4024]

Thanks for asking, saved me some time. 👍

[@woolymittens]

I'll have to wait a while bnefore I can try this, my hospital's Cardiac Surgery unit is fully booked for the next month! 😂

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@istudios225]

Try watching a few Carnivore vids, if only just for fun. I'll bet anything you want that not one of those in the Cardiac Surgery unit is a Carnivore. 😊

[@woolymittens]

@@istudios225 i bet you are just a hoot at parties.

[@istudios225]

@@woolymittens I bet you wouldn't dare watch those Carnivore vids. Sad, because Carnivore has helped thousands avoid heart surgery and cleared up a whole host of chronic illnesses. After going Carnivore, people's lab results have shocked their doctors. But up to you, to each his own.

[@glenbaker4024]

@@istudios225Out of curiosity, does the carnivore diet include cheese??

[@hopefletcher7420]

Hi from Southern California. This brings back memories. I worked in LA in the 70s and would have Monte Cristos at one of the restaurants in the Ambassador Hotel. That was the hotel where RFK was shot in June of 1968. It was turned into a high school some years ago.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@pigoff123]

Been making it for a long time. So good.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@davidmurphy816]

Wow … what a decadent sandwich Rik, just made a ham, cheese & onion toastie for my lunch & delicious as it was, yours’ put me to shame! 👨‍🍳😋👌

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds great! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@courtneycarter4493]

Yes to drooling😁

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Longeno55]

Where have you and this channel been all my life? I'm new here and this sandwich you just made looks marvelous!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jeffrey1312]

Like so many others in the comments, the sandwiches I had were different. They were plunged into batter and then deep fried. They were great and I hadn't thought of them in years.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@courtneycarter4493]

Wow wow wow I have never had one of these sandwiches! But I know of them you are the bomb rik👀👅👃💖💖💖👏👏👏👏

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@xo2quilt]

Try it!!! They are fantabulous!!!