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==Origins== |
==Origins== |
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The Monte Cristo sandwich appears to be an American derivative of the [[Croque Monsieur]], a similarly batter-dipped sandwich from France. Its precise appearance in the United States remains in dispute - records from various [[Los Angeles]] restaurants, including the [[Brown Derby]], have included the sandwich in their menus and cookbooks as far back as the 1940s.{{ref|chowhound}} Still, much of its popularity and mystique stems from being a featured menu item at [[Disneyland]]'s [[Blue Bayou Restaurant]] (located in [[New Orleans Square]]), which opened in 1966. {{ref|whatscooking}} |
The Monte Cristo sandwich appears to be an American derivative of the [[Croque Monsieur]], a similarly batter-dipped sandwich from France. Its precise appearance in the United States remains in dispute - records from various [[Los Angeles]] restaurants, including the [[Brown Derby]], have included the sandwich in their menus and cookbooks as far back as the 1940s.{{ref|chowhound}} Still, much of its popularity and mystique stems from being a featured menu item at [[Disneyland]]'s [[Blue Bayou Restaurant]] (located in [[New Orleans Square]]), which opened in 1966. {{ref|whatscooking}} Its modern presence in diners and mid-priced restaurant chains, such as [[Bennigan's]], holds the sandwich true to its [[bistro]] origins. |
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The sandwich's etymological origins are equally contentious. While numerous colorful theories exist, the most straightforward explanation is that "Monte Cristo" is an intentional [[Corruption (linguistics)|corruption]] of the aforementioned "croque monsieur". |
The sandwich's etymological origins are equally contentious. While numerous colorful theories exist, the most straightforward explanation is that "Monte Cristo" is an intentional [[Corruption (linguistics)|corruption]] of the aforementioned "croque monsieur". |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.wunderland.com/WTS/Andy/SecretWorld/LunchDisneyland.html Lunch in Disneyland] - Monte Cristo sandwich fan fiction. |
*[http://www.wunderland.com/WTS/Andy/SecretWorld/LunchDisneyland.html Lunch in Disneyland] - Monte Cristo sandwich fan fiction. |
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*[http://recipecircus.com/recipes/philocrates/ResturantsNOTCopycat/Monte_Cristo_Sandwich_Blue_Bayou.html The Blue Bayou's |
*[http://recipecircus.com/recipes/philocrates/ResturantsNOTCopycat/Monte_Cristo_Sandwich_Blue_Bayou.html The Blue Bayou's famous recipe] |
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[[Category: Sandwiches]] |
[[Category: Sandwiches]] |
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Revision as of 10:50, 17 December 2005
A Monte Cristo sandwich consists of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese between two slices of bread, soaked in an egg-based batter and grilled or deep-fried.
It is often served with a currant or raspberry jelly, powdered sugar, or sweet mustard sauce. The sandwich is often served with fresh fruit or with maple syrup on the side.
Origins
The Monte Cristo sandwich appears to be an American derivative of the Croque Monsieur, a similarly batter-dipped sandwich from France. Its precise appearance in the United States remains in dispute - records from various Los Angeles restaurants, including the Brown Derby, have included the sandwich in their menus and cookbooks as far back as the 1940s.[1] Still, much of its popularity and mystique stems from being a featured menu item at Disneyland's Blue Bayou Restaurant (located in New Orleans Square), which opened in 1966. [2] Its modern presence in diners and mid-priced restaurant chains, such as Bennigan's, holds the sandwich true to its bistro origins.
The sandwich's etymological origins are equally contentious. While numerous colorful theories exist, the most straightforward explanation is that "Monte Cristo" is an intentional corruption of the aforementioned "croque monsieur".
Common Ingredients
ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, bread
See also
References
- ^ "Message board post on chowhound.com". September 28.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=and|year=/|date=mismatch (help) - ^ Linda Stradley (September 28). "Monte Cristo Sandwich". What's Cooking America.
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External links
- Lunch in Disneyland - Monte Cristo sandwich fan fiction.
- The Blue Bayou's famous recipe