August 2016- Cooking With Rum
Monte Cristo Rum Sandwich
A Monte Cristo is a fried ham and cheese sandwich, a variation of the French croque-monsieur. In the 1930s–1960s, American cookbooks had recipes for this sandwich, under such names as French Sandwich, Toasted Ham Sandwich, and French Toasted Cheese Sandwich. It is frequently covered in powdered sugar and served with preserves.
Ingredients:
12 Slices of White Bread (stale and firm)
6 Slices Mozzarella Cheese (same size as bread)
6 Slices Honey Cured Ham
3 Eggs
½ Cup Milk
1 Tablespoon Dark Rum
2 Cups Fine Bread Crumbs
Powdered White Sugar
Directions:
Trim the crusts from the bread slices and make sandwiches with bread, cheese and ham. Beat the eggs lightly and add milk and rum; dip the sandwiches into this batter and then into the bread crumbs. Fry in 1 inch of hot olive oil. When crisp on the outside, drain on a paper towel, cut into quarters or triangles. Plate sandwiches on a serving platter and sprinkle powdered white sugar and serve hot. Serves 6.
-Article written by Chef Susan Whitley-
Chef Susan Whitley
Chef Susan Whitley
Hello, my name is Susan Whitley, I am passionate about great foods and beverages. I love finding recipes that incorporate my favorite ingredients and sharing the results with my friends and family. Through this monthly column I will do my best to inspire you to incorporate the spirit of the tropics into your everyday cooking.
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