Disneyland'S Blue Bayou Monte Cristo Sandwich

Name: Disneyland'S Blue Bayou Monte Cristo Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CURRANT JELLY SAUCE; 12 ounces red currant jelly; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon half-and-half; FRUIT COMPOTE; 1 (12 ounce) jar red currant jelly; 1 (15 ounce) can peaches (or your choice of canned fruit. I like peaches); BATTER; 2/3 cup water; 1 small egg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder; SANDWICHES; 8 slices white bread; 4 slices roasted cooked turkey (1 ounce each sandwich); 4 slices tillamook swiss cheese (1 ounce each sandwich); 4 slices smoked ham (1 ounce each sandwich); vegetable oil, for frying; GARNISH; confectioners' sugar, for dusting; fruit, compote; currant jelly, sauce

Servings: persons

CURRANT JELLY SAUCE
12 ounces red currant jelly
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon half-and-half
FRUIT COMPOTE
1 (12 ounce) jar red currant jelly
1 (15 ounce) can peaches (or your choice of canned fruit. I like peaches)
BATTER
2/3 cup water
1 small egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
SANDWICHES
8 slices white bread
4 slices roasted cooked turkey (1 ounce each sandwich)
4 slices tillamook swiss cheese (1 ounce each sandwich)
4 slices smoked ham (1 ounce each sandwich)
vegetable oil, for frying
GARNISH
confectioners' sugar, for dusting
fruit, compote
currant jelly, sauce

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["CURRANT JELLY SAUCE: Combine jelly, water and half and half in blender and mix until smooth. Makes about 3/4 cup.", "FRUIT COMPOTE: Combine your favorite fresh and canned fruits and chill well. Yield is about 1/2 cup per person.", "BATTER: Place water, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl and using an electric mixer, mix well at low speed. Add flour and baking powder and mix until batter is smooth. Chill.", "SANDWICHES: Make 4 sandwiches, putting cheese between ham and turkey. Cut into fourths and put a toothpick through each quarter.", "Heat about 6"" of oil to 340 degrees in a fryer. Dip sandwiches in batter to cover all surfaces. Deep fry sandwiches until golden brown, turning as needed. An alternate way of frying it to put approximately 1/4"" oil in a large pan and fry the sandwiches on both sides until crispy and brown.", "Remove from oil and take out toothpicks. Drain on paper towel to remove excess oil. Sprinkle sandwiches with confectioners' sugar. Serve with fruit compote and currant jelly sauce."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CURRANT JELLY SAUCE, 12 ounces red currant jelly, 1 tablespoon water, 1 tablespoon half-and-half, and more.

Yes, Disneyland'S Blue Bayou Monte Cristo Sandwich falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!