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Monte Cristo Disneyland Recipe

Published: Oct 16, 2016 · Modified: Sep 9, 2020 by Stefanie Fauquet · This post may contain affiliate links · 25 Comments

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Monte Cristo Disneyland - If there's one must eat at Disneyland it's the Monte Cristo sandwich at Blue Bayou and Cafe Orleans. Can't make it to Disneyland? Here's their Monte Cristo recipe. 

Monte Cristo Disneyland

Monte Cristo Disneyland

One of my "must-do's" for visiting Disneyland for the first time was trying the highly touted Monte Cristo Sandwich. This sandwich is available at Blue Bayou and Cafe Orleans, both located at New Orleans Square in Disneyland.

Cafe Orleans Disneyland

I chose to eat my first Disneyland Monte Cristo at Cafe Orleans simply because it was cheaper and I wasn't looking for a fine dining experience. The Monte Cristo sandwich at Blue Bayou is $29.00, versus $21.00 at Cafe Orleans. I'm sure you can't go wrong with either one!

So, what's exactly in the Monte Cristo Disneyland? To put it simply, the Monte Cristo is a battered and fried ham, turkey and Swiss cheese sandwich, sprinkled with powdered sugar and served with jam for dipping. Sounds heavenly, right?

monte cristo sandwich

The Monte Cristo sandwich at Disneyland is as decadent as you'd imagine.

I waited a long time to try the Monte Cristo sandwich and it did not disappoint. All the hype is true. The combination of the ham, turkey and Swiss with the battered breading and powdered sugar is perfection. It's an interesting combination that totally works. The only thing I wasn't completely sold on was the berry puree, which was just a little too thick and sweet for my liking.

The Monte Cristo is VERY filling, so plan to split it with someone, or take half back to your Disneyland hotel for breakfast the next day— that's exactly what I did 😉

Update: Cafe Orleans also has a Three-Cheese Monte Cristo on the menu with Swiss, Mozzarella, and Double Crème Brie fried in a light batter, dusted with powdered sugar, and served with a berry purée. Now vegetarians can enjoy the epic Monte Cristo at Disneyland!

Because I couldn't just leave you drooling with a photo of the Monte Cristo sandwich, here's the official recipe for the Monte Cristo Disneyland sandwich for you to recreate at home. You're welcome.

Monte Cristo Recipe

Monte Cristo Ingredients:

  • 1 egg
  • 1-3/4 cups + 2 tablespoons water
  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 8 slices challah bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • 8 thin slices ham
  • 8 thin slices turkey
  • 8 thin slices Swiss cheese
  • 3 cups canola oil
  • Confectioners sugar
  • Blackberry preserves

How to Make a Monte Cristo Sandwich

1. Line a cookie sheet with paper towels; set aside.

2. Whisk the egg and water together in a mixing bowl. Add flour, salt, and baking powder and whisk thoroughly for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth, scraping sides of the bowl.

3. On one slice of bread, arrange 2 slices of ham, turkey, and cheese, covering the bread evenly. Place another slice of bread on top and slice each sandwich in half diagonally.

4. Heat oil to between 365 degrees F and 375 degrees F in a 10-inch pan. Do not let the oil reach a higher temperature than this; if the oil starts to smoke, turn the heat down.

5. Dip half of the sandwich into the batter, allowing excess to drain, and very carefully place into the oil.

6. Repeat with the other sandwich half. Cook 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

7. Place the cooked sandwich on the prepared cookie sheet in a warm oven until ready to serve. Repeat with the other three sandwiches.

8. Cook one at a time, and allow the oil to reach the desired temperature between each.

9. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar and serve with blackberry preserves on the side.

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Disneyland Monte Cristo
Author: Stefanie Fauquet
Ingredients
  • 1 egg
  • 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 8 slices egg bread challah works well, sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • 8 thin slices ham
  • 8 thin slices turkey
  • 8 thin slices Swiss cheese
  • 3 cups canola oil
  • Confectioners sugar
  • Blackberry preserves
Instructions
  1. Line a cookie sheet with paper towels; set aside.
  2. Whisk the egg and water together in a mixing bowl. Add flour, salt, and baking powder and whisk thoroughly for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth, scraping sides of bowl.
  3. On one slice of bread, arrange 2 slices of ham, turkey, and cheese, covering the bread evenly. Place another slice of bread on top and slice each sandwich in half diagonally.
  4. Heat oil to between 365 degrees F and 375 degrees F in a 10-inch pan. Do not let the oil reach a higher temperature than this; if the oil starts to smoke, turn the heat down. Dip half of the sandwich into the batter, allowing excess to drain, and very carefully place into the oil.
  5. Repeat with the other sandwich half. Cook 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Place the cooked sandwich on the prepared cookie sheet in a warm oven until ready to serve. Repeat with the other three sandwiches.
  6. Cook one at a time, and allow the oil to reach the desired temperature between each.
  7. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar and serve with blackberry preserves on the side.

 

  • → If you like the Disneyland Monte Cristo recipe, you might enjoy Bennigans Monte Cristo.

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  1. Mellisa

    October 16, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    This looks sooo good! I was a Disneyland in June but I didn't get a chance to eat here. hopefully if I ever make it back I will get the chance.

    Reply
  2. Katie

    October 16, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    this sandwich is so amazingly delicious!

    Reply
  3. Rachel

    October 17, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    so nice!

    Reply
  4. Donna

    October 17, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    I've never eaten a Monte Cristo sandwich before... looks so yummy!

    Reply
  5. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell

    October 17, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    yes! I do need to make those!

    Reply
  6. Jennifer The Quirky Momma

    October 17, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    YUM! I love The Blue Bayou!

    Reply
  7. HilLesha

    October 17, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    That looks really good! Sadly, I can hardly eat anything with meat. 🙁

    Reply
    • admin

      October 17, 2012 at 6:22 pm

      There's one with just cheese!!

      Reply
    • Christine

      July 21, 2019 at 2:48 pm

      Luckily they have a monte cristo with 3 cheeses instead of meat! Super yummy as well! I’d definitely try that if you ever get the chance

      Reply
  8. Colleen

    October 17, 2012 at 11:59 pm

    Oh my I want one right now that looks amazing!

    Reply
  9. Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving

    October 18, 2012 at 1:17 am

    My Father would destroy this.

    Reply
  10. Cindy Orley

    October 18, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Thanks for sharing the recipe for that sinfully delicious looking treat!

    Reply
  11. Billie

    October 18, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    Whoa, how interesting. I don't like Swiss, do you think it would work with a different kind of cheese?

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    • b00pb3tty

      September 03, 2018 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      You can use whatever cheese u like however I am a Swiss eater but honestly the paodwt sugar and jamvand whatever the white pudding is it counteracts the Swiss big time I didn't taste the Swiss as much.

      Reply
  12. Lolo

    October 18, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    That looks so sinful and oh so good!

    Reply
  13. Emily @FamilyNLifeLV

    October 19, 2012 at 2:27 am

    My husband would love this and we are heading to Disneyland tomorrow!

    Reply
  14. Emily @FamilyNLifeLV

    October 19, 2012 at 2:28 am

    Don't you hate when someone says something and you are typing ... not tomorrow next week! 🙂

    Reply
  15. Leilani

    October 19, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Wow that looks amazing. I've never heard of it before and I've been to Disneyland so many times.

    Reply
  16. Marcie W.

    October 19, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    I love the mix of sweet and savory. I'm sure it's to die for!

    Reply
  17. Toni

    October 20, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    That does look delish!!

    Reply
  18. Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins

    October 22, 2012 at 1:14 am

    Oh, that looks so freaking good! Yum!

    Reply
  19. Jenn

    October 22, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    I have to make this for Hubs!

    Reply
  20. [email protected] Thriftynistas

    October 26, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    We're planning a trip to Disney now so I will be sure to put this on my list of places to visit.

    Reply
  21. Sheri

    October 28, 2012 at 10:18 am

    Sounds like a fun restaurant! I love Disney...

    Reply
  22. Ari

    June 10, 2018 at 12:09 am

    5 stars
    I love the Monte Cristo sandwhich from Disneyland! No other one has come close to theirs!! However, no recipies seem to match up to their breads crispyness and flakyness! It’s typical to see recipies with white bread slices but none seem to come close to the almost deep fried pocket Disneyland makes! How do they cut and prepare it?! Any suggestions or secrets would be appreciated!

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