Monte Cristo Sandwich ~croissant, ham, swiss cheese, dijon mustard and strawberry jam make this sandwich a unique and tasty surprise. I have seen it with powdered sugar sugar sprinkled on top for the slim and non diabetic folks. I didn’t try one of these until I was in my late 40’s. Before that I only knew it in a joke context. “Why did the Count of Monte Cristo move to the desert? Answer: Because all of the sand which is there! ~Groan~
For more ham ideas see How To Use Ham Leftovers
You can also add this Monte Carlo Sandwich as well as this Tiramisu French Toast. See all the recipes on my Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes.
Monte Cristo Croissant Sandwich
Croissant, ham, swiss cheese, dijon mustard and strawberry jam make this sandwich a unique and tasty surprise.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 11 minutes
Adjust Servings: 4
Calories: 620kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large croissants
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- ½ pound sliced deli ham
- 4 slices swiss cheese
- strawberry jam to taste
- optional powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cut croissants in half horizantly.
- Spread dijon mustard on the half of the croissant.
- Add 1/4 of the ham to the bottom of the croissant. Top with cheese and jam to taste.
- Warm in microwave for 30 seconds.
- Serve with fresh seasonal fruit cup.Optional: Sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1croissant | Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g (29%) | Protein: 29g (58%) | Fat: 16.3g (25%) | Saturated Fat: 8.4g (42%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 96mg (32%) | Sodium: 1365mg (57%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 7g (28%) | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 0% | Vitamin C: 0% | Calcium: 0% | Iron: 0%
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Dewitt Olson
July 13, 2018 at 6:48 AMMarilyn, Delicious! I wonder, but a lot of calories?
Marilyn
July 15, 2018 at 1:24 PMIt is delicous but needs to be treated as a dessert in your mind. The number of calories is accurate. Dang, eh? Enjoy your week.
Grace
November 21, 2017 at 6:16 PMSaw this on another blog and kind of piqued my curiosity. This looks pretty good so I will definitely give it a try!
Marilyn
November 21, 2017 at 6:48 PMThanks for visiting and letting me know! It is a nice treat for a luncheon. Enjoy! Have a good week.
Ann @ Live The Old Way
November 11, 2017 at 7:16 PMThis sounds absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing it with us over at the Homestead Blog Hop. We hope to see you again next week! 🙂
Marilyn
November 11, 2017 at 10:03 PMThank you Ann. Glad you like it. Have a great week.
Christina Makri
November 9, 2017 at 11:12 AMI have never make a croissant like this! It seems very interesting! Thank you for sharing at Sweet Inspiration Link Party ?
Marilyn
November 9, 2017 at 11:59 AMI am glad you like it Christina. You can leave off the powdered sugar or sprinkle it on the palate for dipping. I could end up being too sweet for many people. Have a blessed week!
Leanna
November 7, 2017 at 10:26 PMHi Marilyn, I have made these croissants sandwiches before, but have not thought of the sugar on top. Interesting idea.
Your variety are really appealing, yum.
Marilyn
November 8, 2017 at 9:34 AMI usually keep the powdered sugar off the sanswich and just spinkle it on the plate. That gices the option of “dipping” the sandwich in it or just leaving it off. Sometimes sweet is too sweet. Have a great week!
Carrie @ Carrie's Home Cooking
November 7, 2017 at 7:59 PMI just pinned your amazing Monte Cristo, it looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Whisk It Wednesday. Have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Carrie
Marilyn
November 7, 2017 at 9:01 PMThank you for the pin Carrie. I hope you get to sample it soon.
Amber Harrop
November 7, 2017 at 10:13 AMOoh I love this sandwich, never tried to make my own but I will now
Marilyn
November 7, 2017 at 4:25 PMI never thought about how easy it is to make this. I had some leftovers so voila!! Have a great week.
Sheri
November 6, 2017 at 8:59 PMThis looks amazing! I’m so hungry now! Thanks for sharing this in the To Grandma’s House We Go Link Party! It has been pinned. Remember to follow all of us and we hope to see you back this Wednesday!
Marilyn
November 6, 2017 at 9:06 PMThank you for the pin. This sandwich is great for a luncheon. Have a good week1
Colleen
November 5, 2017 at 10:28 AMThis looks absolutely drool-worthy and thanks for the pun…I got a little giggle out of it! Thanks for joining Friday Frenzy!
Marilyn
November 5, 2017 at 1:18 PMYou’re welcome! That was my kids favorite food joke. I just can’t see this sandwich without thinking about it. Enjoy your week.
Roseann Hampton
November 4, 2017 at 9:04 PMI’ve seen these in restaurants but have never tried one – thanks for the recipe! Thanks for sharing at The Blogger’s Pit Stop! Roseann from http://www.thisautoimmunelife.com
Marilyn
November 5, 2017 at 1:17 PMI am glad to help Roseann. This Monte Cristo is really a show stopper! Enjoy your week.
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins
November 4, 2017 at 2:06 PMOh Marilyn, what are you doing to me! I am so hungry after reading these posts. YUMMY! Again thank you for sharing with #mealplanningmonday hope to see you there again on Monday x
Marilyn
November 4, 2017 at 4:02 PMLooking at food posts all day make ME hungry too. Somehow, the exercise blogs don’t do the same for me. LOL. Enhoy your week.
Jann Olson
November 3, 2017 at 10:19 PMSo yummy! I want to make these for dinner one night next week. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Marilyn
November 4, 2017 at 9:27 AMThey would make a great choice after a long day. Have a great week!
Antonia
November 3, 2017 at 10:16 PMMy husband has always liked Monte Cristo sandwiches. I love the twist! Thank you for bringing your yummy sandwich to Fiesta Friday! Happy Fiesta Friday!
Marilyn
November 4, 2017 at 9:26 AMThank you so much. The croissants really make a difference. Have a great week!
Cathy Lawdanski
November 3, 2017 at 6:50 PMI haven’t had one of these in years! Need to make it soon! Delicious!
Marilyn
November 3, 2017 at 8:16 PMIt is one of those once in a lifetime things. I always forget. That is why I blog. I eat better. Not healthier, but better. ? Have a lovely week.
Miz Helen
November 3, 2017 at 4:31 PMI haven’t had a Monte Cristo in a long time and this makes me want one soooo much. This looks like a delicious Monte Cristo! Thanks so much for sharing your special post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Marilyn
November 3, 2017 at 8:14 PMI only make this one once in a great while. But the quilters party needed a pick me up! Have a lovely week.
Becky Ellis
November 3, 2017 at 8:45 AMMonte Cristo, my favorite sandwich and you just brought it to a whole new level ~ YUM! Thank you for sharing your recipe!
Marilyn
November 3, 2017 at 1:23 PMI am so glad you like the croissant addition. Have a great week!
candy
November 2, 2017 at 9:46 PMThat sandwich looks so good and I am so hungry right now. Going have get everything to make this. Found you on Bloggers Pit Stop
Marilyn
November 3, 2017 at 1:22 PMDon’t you just hate recipe bloggers? I look at food all day and constatnly looking for snacks. Too many cravings! Thx for coming from #BloggersPitStop.
Clearissa Coward
November 2, 2017 at 12:11 PMWow!!!! This sandwich looks so good. This would make a great sandwich for a brunch. I think I will try it Sunday. Thank you for sharing with Blogging Grandmothers. #BloggingGrandmotherLinkParty. I have shared on social media.
Marilyn
November 2, 2017 at 6:40 PMI am gflad you found it interesting Clearissa. The share is appreciated. #BloggingGrandmotherLinkParty
Pamela
November 1, 2017 at 6:19 PMYummy! I had never thought of using a croissant, what a neat idea. My husband’s favorite treat when he was not Vegan. I wonder if I can face this with a bagel?
Marilyn
November 1, 2017 at 7:26 PMSure you can! Just watch the amount of jam you use. It doesn’t need much. Enjoy. Have a blessed week!
bluecottonmemory
November 1, 2017 at 5:12 PMYum! Looks delicious! This summer, we went visited Alexander Dumas’ house – Chateau du Monte Cristo. He was one son’s favorite author! LOL – I have his cookbook on a book stand in my kitchen. The boys have a great time with his last name!
Marilyn
November 1, 2017 at 7:25 PMThat seems like such a great trip. I am sure he will never forget it!! I hope he tries this sandwich. It tastes much better than the recipe looks. Have a blessed week!
Elise Cohen Ho
November 1, 2017 at 4:32 PMMy husband is looking at this and drooling. I think he is in love. LOL
Marilyn
November 1, 2017 at 7:24 PMYou made me laugh Elise! If he is anythinglike my own husband I can just picture that! A nice sandwich is in order for his lunch tomorrow! I am sure you will think of soemthing tasty. Have a blessed week!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
November 1, 2017 at 9:20 AMThis looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
Marilyn
November 1, 2017 at 11:48 AMGlad you like it Helen. And thanks for hosting #WhatsForDnner each week. Have a blessed week.
shelley
November 1, 2017 at 6:20 AMHoly Cow, this looks scrumptious! Sharing it in a roundup to publish on 11-11-17.
Marilyn
November 1, 2017 at 11:47 AMThank you Shelley! I think this is the first time you shared my blog. I sm honored. Hope you are doing better. Have a blessed week.
Monika Dabrowski
November 1, 2017 at 4:27 AMI must admit it would never occur to me to make a ham and cheese sandwich and add jam to it, but this just shows I am really stuck in my ways. I do like sweet and savoury flavours in the same recipe so why not ham and jam? Thank you for bringing this interesting recipe idea to #CookBlogShare:)
Marilyn
November 1, 2017 at 11:47 AMSweet and savoury is the ticket. And don’t add to much jam. It is delicious though! Thanks for hosting #CookBlogShare each week. Have a blessed week.
Jess
October 31, 2017 at 12:20 PMYUMMY!! 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Marilyn
October 31, 2017 at 5:44 PMThanks Jess for visiting. Have a wonderful week!
Jenna
October 31, 2017 at 8:51 AMYUM! My favorite sandwich made even better on a croissant!
Marilyn
October 31, 2017 at 5:43 PMI am glad you have tried it Jenna! I don’t see them on a menu often so I make my own.
lianne
October 31, 2017 at 7:52 AMThe jam sounds like an unusual ingredient but I do like a sweet/salty mix of flavours so I would give it a try 🙂
Lianne | Makes, Bakes and Decor
Marilyn
October 31, 2017 at 5:42 PMIt tastes much better than it might sound. I had my doubts also until I tried it! Have a wonderful week!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
October 31, 2017 at 5:54 AMThis sandwich sounds so good – simple and delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Marilyn
October 31, 2017 at 5:41 PMI am glad you like it Jhuls. It is a great sandwich. Have a wonderful week!
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com
October 30, 2017 at 11:20 PMMarilyn, I know your sandwich tastes just as good as it looks! I do love a pretty croissant sandwich, though I don’t have them very often.
Marilyn
October 31, 2017 at 5:41 PMI don’t eat them often either. The reason? I mutilate them when slicing in half! But they are good and my granddaughter has one with cheesy scrambled eggs in it every morning. Have a wonderful week!
Cat
October 30, 2017 at 5:11 PMThis looks delicious, I’m intrigued what the strawberry jam would taste like with the other ingredients x
Marilyn
October 30, 2017 at 7:55 PMIt is actually quite good! A more sour jam would also be delicious too. This sandwich can support thise flavors. Have a good week!
Chas
October 29, 2017 at 8:36 PMMy husband would love this, thank you for sharing.
Marilyn
October 29, 2017 at 9:27 PMIt is really a good sanswich. A bit sweet but a nice treat. Have a good night!
Sandra L Garth
October 29, 2017 at 3:15 PMOh my goodness, Marilyn this looks wonderful. I’ve never had this before and I’m anxious to try it.
Marilyn
October 29, 2017 at 3:47 PMI hope you enjoy this Sandra. Have a blessed week!
Valentina
October 29, 2017 at 1:26 PMLooks delicious!
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Marilyn
October 29, 2017 at 3:46 PMThank you Valentina! Have a blessed week!
lisa
October 29, 2017 at 8:51 AMThis looks amazing Marilyn! My boys would go crazy for this because they love croissants. I’ll be putting the ingredients on my shopping list 🙂
Marilyn
October 29, 2017 at 3:45 PMI don’t know a kid that would refuse this. It has everything they ask for. Have a blessed week!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
October 28, 2017 at 7:47 AMHi!! Just thought I’d drop in from Blogging Grandmothers. I’ve always wanted to have a Monte Cristo sandwich. I saw it once in a cookbook and it looked amazing. It would be a fantastic lunch. Happy weekend.
Marilyn
October 28, 2017 at 4:11 PMThank you Marisa for stopping by and letting me know you saw my Monte Cristo Croissant. I hopen you get to enjoy one soon. Have a blessed week.
Katherines Corner
October 26, 2017 at 9:22 AMwell shoot now I’m hungry xo
Marilyn
October 26, 2017 at 7:59 PMGlad I could help Katherine. LHave a wonderful week!
Shirley Wood
October 26, 2017 at 9:09 AMI want one!!! Ok, that’s not true, I’ll take two. YUM!
Marilyn
October 26, 2017 at 7:58 PMYou are so enthusiastic Shirley. I love it! Have a wonderful week!
Pat
October 25, 2017 at 1:49 PMMmmmmm…one of my favorite sandwiches! It looks extra special on a croissant
Marilyn
October 25, 2017 at 3:31 PMThanks Pat. I am on a croissant kick and I thought that would lighten up the sweetness of the sandwich. Enjoy. Have a great day.