Emeril's Monte Cristo Recipe

Name: Emeril's Monte Cristo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices of brioche bread (about 1/4-inch thick); 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup Creole or whole grain mustard; 16 thin slices of Capacola sausage; 12 thin slices of Swiss cheese; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup heavy cream; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 medium yellow onions, (marinated in hot sauce, dredged in flour and fried until golden brown and seasoned with Essence); 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

8 slices of brioche bread (about 1/4-inch thick)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup Creole or whole grain mustard
16 thin slices of Capacola sausage
12 thin slices of Swiss cheese
2 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 medium yellow onions, (marinated in hot sauce, dredged in flour and fried until golden brown and seasoned with Essence)
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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["Preheat the griddle.", "Brush one side of each piece of broiche with butter.", "Spread the other half with mustard.", "On four slices of bread, mustard side up, lay a piece of cheese.", "Place two slices of sausage on top of the cheese.", "Lay a piece of cheese over the sausage.", "Place two slices of sausage on top of the cheese.", "Lay a piece of cheese over the sausage.", "Top each pile with the remaining bread, mustard side down.", "In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and cream together.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "Dip sandwiches in the egg mixture and place on a hot griddle and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese has melted.", "Slice the sandwiches in half and serve with the fried onions", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

1522

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices of brioche bread (about 1/4-inch thick), 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup Creole or whole grain mustard, 16 thin slices of Capacola sausage, and more.

Yes, Emeril's Monte Cristo falls under the General 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.

Emeril's Monte Cristo

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