Monte Cristo sandwich with spicy chutney

Votes: 1

Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 4 sandwiches

Follow this recipe to create a delicious and unique snack: Monte Cristo sandwiches with Gruyere cheese and glazed ham. The sandwiches are dipped in egg before being grilled and served with a zesty strawberry and habanero jam.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

Sandwiches

8 toasts
8 slices Gruyere cheese
340 gr. baked ham, cut into thin slices
4 tbsp (60 g) salted butter
Powdered sugar for serving (optional)

Strawberry Habanero Chutney

900 g strawberries, hulled and cut into quarters
4 cups granulated sugar
Zest and juice of 1 orange (or 1/4 cup orange juice)
1 habanero pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped

Liaison

1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon of salt
1 tbsp. granulated sugar
A pinch of ground nutmeg
2 eggs

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

For the strawberry habanero chutney: Place a saucepan of about 4 quarts capacity over medium heat, add sugar, orange zest and juice and stir until sugar dissolves.

Turn the heat to high and add the strawberries and habanero pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, until a candy thermometer registers 200°F (93°C). Once the chutney reaches this temperature, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly. Afterward, spread it on a sandwich. Store any leftover chutney in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
For the liaisonIn a bowl, whisk together the milk, salt, sugar, nutmeg, and eggs. Set aside.

Preheat the grill surface over medium heat.
To prepare a sandwichPlace a slice of cheese, a quarter of a ham slice, a second slice of cheese, and a second slice of toast on a piece of toast. Top with a second piece of toast. Dip the sandwiches in the liaison, letting any excess liquid drain. Drizzle a little butter over the grill and gently grill the sandwiches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Serve dusted with icing sugar, if using, with a little strawberry chutney.

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recipe / Fast food / Sandwiches / Appetizers / Sandwiches / Jeff Mauro

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