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.Â
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.
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?
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.
- 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
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Line a cookie sheet with paper towels; set aside.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cook one at a time, and allow the oil to reach the desired temperature between each.
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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.
Have you tried the Monte Cristo at Disneyland?
