September 17 National Monte Cristo Day #MonteCristoDay

Did you know September 17th is National Monte Cristo Day #MonteCristoDay? Can you believe I’ve never had a Monte Cristo Sandwich and neither has Charlie but I remember David having this Sandwich one night when we went out to dinner.

The funny thing about the Monte Cristo Sandwich is it was one of Suzzane’s and her big sister from Big Brother & Big Sisters dinners out at Bennigan’s which has closed in our area. Do you have a Bennigan’s where you live? If so you must try there Potato Cheese Soup and Death By Chocolate my nephews favorite dessert.

As you know Monte Cristo Day is observed on September 17th each year to the delight of Sandwich lovers and the public! Did you know that America’s delicious Monte Cristo Sandwiches have roots in the French version that was first served at a Cafe in France in 1910? As you can see The Monte Cristo Sandwiches have a really long history!

National Monte Cristo Day was first observed in June of 2015 after National Monte Cristo Day was initiated by a renowned restaurant brand to celebrate the Monte Cristo Sandwich which is loved across the Country.

if you didn’t know a Monte Cristo Sandwich is an Egg-dipped Ham and Cheese Sandwich that is deep-fried. The Monte Cristo Sandwich is a variation of the French Croque-Monsieur Sandwich that was first served in a Cafe in Paris in the 1910s.

The Monte Cristo sandwich is said to have exploded onto the American food scene from its humble beginning in California when restaurants in and around Disneyland started serving the Monte Cristo Sandwich to customers of the park.

Although recipes tend to vary from person to person, to make a classic Monte Cristo Sandwich you need a few ingredients that usually include: White Bread or as I like to call it Light Bread plastered in thinly sliced deli Ham, Cheese, and dipped in a beaten Egg mix.

To make a Monte Cristo Sandwich it’s recommended to use a sturdy White Bread like a Sourdough Bread that can support all of the ingredients that need to go in between and around it, so the Sandwich doesn’t fall apart.

For your choice of Cheese, the Monte Cristo Sandwiches are made with Swiss Cheese which is strong and can stand out when dipped in a mixture of beaten Egg and other ingredients. You can use any type of Ham for a Monte Cristo Sandwiches. Which if I was going to make a Monte Cristo I would use Black Forest Ham what about you and why?

National Monte Cristo Day was initiated as a day to commemorate the long history of Monte Cristo Sandwiches that has continued to bless our taste buds for decades starting from when the Monte Cristo was first served in continental America in the 60s.

National Monte Cristo Day Activities

1. There’s no better way to celebrate the Monte Cristo Sandwich that we all love than to make one yourself!
2. No good thing survives in isolation take time today to invent your own blend of unique Sandwich ingredients on Monte Cristo Day and share with the world.
3. Share your experience and pictures of you making your own Monte Cristo Sandwich on Social Media and help other people learn about the Monte Cristo Sandwich..

Things You Don’t Know About The Monte Cristo Sandwich

1. The name Monte Cristo is Italian for ‘Mount Christ,’ which is the loosely translated meaning of Monte Cristo’s processor: ‘Monsieur Croque,’ which might have been a tribute to an 1844 novel titled “The Count of Monte Cristo.”
2. Traditionally, Monte Cristo Sandwiches get a little dusting of Powdered Sugar and a small serving of Jam. For me personally I’ve only seen it served with Grape Jam. What about you?
3. What strongly makes a Monte Cristo Sandwiches different from other types of Sandwiches is that it is fried after it has been dipped in a mixture of beaten Eggs.

Why People Love National Monte Cristo Day

1. Did you know National Monte Cristo Days are noted as one of the days when we consume the most Sandwiches.
2. Preparing a regular Monte Cristo Sandwich can sometimes come with the opportunity to cook the Sandwich with unique ingredients of your choosing.
3. National Monte Cristo Days help us stay in touch with our cooking prowess by serving as the perfect opportunity for us to cook.

Recipe for Monte Cristo Sandwich

Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 sandwich

Ingredients

• 2 slices bread
• 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 2 slices cooked ham
• 2 slices cooked turkey meat
• 1 slice Swiss cheese
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup milk

Directions

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Spread mayonnaise on one side of one bread slice. Spread mustard on one side of remaining bread slice.
3. Top with alternate slices of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese.
4. Close sandwich with remaining bread slice, mayonnaise-side down.
5. Beat egg and milk in a shallow bowl until well combined. Lightly grease a small skillet over medium heat.
6. Dip sandwich into egg mixture to coat on both sides.
7. Transfer sandwich to the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.
8. Serve hot.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates