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Monterey Monte Cristo


Yield: 10

Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Business and Industry Account
 
Ethnicity: French
 
Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Ham, Roasted Turkey Breast
 







Pineapple Mango Salsa
2 Cups canned pineapple tidbits, well drained
2 Cups canned mango, drained and diced
1/2 Cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 Cup salsa base
1/4 Cup fresh lime juice
1/2 Cup peach preserves, (commercially prepared)
2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
 
  1. Combine pineapple, mango, red onion, salsa base, lime juice, peach preserves and cilantro in bowl. Toss gently to blend. Cover and hold chilled.
 
Herbed Cream Cheese Spread
8 Ounces cream cheese, softened
3 Tablespoons heavy cream
3 Tablespoons scallions, minced
1 Teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 Teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
1/4 Teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 
  1. Process cream cheese, heavy cream, scallions, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor until well blended and smooth. Cover and hold chilled.
 
Assembly
20 Slices sourdough bread
2-1/2 Pounds ROASTED TURKEY BREAST, sliced
20 1/2-Ounce Slices TURKEY HAM
10 Thin Slices red onion
3/4 Cup canned roasted red pepper, well drained & julienned
10 1-Ounce Slices Muenster cheese
10 1-Ounce Slices Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 Cup Dijon mustard
 
  1. For each sandwich, place 1 slice bread on flat work surface. Spread with 1 tablespoon Herbed Cream Cheese Spread. Top with 4 ounces sliced turkey, 2 slices turkey ham, 1 slice red onion, 1 tablespoon red pepper, 1 slice each of Muenster and Monterey Jack cheeses and 1 tablespoon mustard. Close sandwich with second slice bread.
 
Grilling
2 Cups whole milk
6 Large eggs
1/2 Cup flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
As needed unsalted butter, melted
 
  1. Prepare batter by whisking together milk, eggs, flour and baking powder.
  2. Heat butter in nonstick skillet. Quickly dip each side of sandwich into batter, coating the sandwich bread evenly.
  3. Grill sandwich on one side until evenly browned; turn and lightly brown other side.
 
Service
As needed powdered sugar
 
  1. Slice sandwich into equal thirds and place on plate. Dust with powdered sugar.
  2. Portion 1/3-cup Pineapple Mango Salsa into individual ramekin and place on plate. Serve immediately.

Recipe Source: Sandwich recipe provided by Sara Lee Refrigerated Foods.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 1130   Calories from Fat 460
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51g 78%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Cholesterol 315mg 105%
Sodium 3760mg 157%
Total Carbohydrate 107g 36%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Sugars 20g  
Protein 62g  
Vitamin A 40%
  • Vitamin C 35%
    Calcium 70%
  • Iron 35%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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