KETO 2.0 PLUS
MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH :
This sandwich reflects a sandwich some of us grew up with. I went to Disneyland many times as a kid and then I practically raised my kids at Disneyland with season passes every year for many years.
Sometimes we would go there just for lunch, since we only lived about twenty minutes away. We would have lunch at the Blue Bayou Cafe, ride a ride or two and leave.
It was great and the Monte Cristo sandwich evokes many memories of Disneyland, especially the powdered sugar on top.
This is an offshoot of those memories and our Keto Monte Cristo Sandwich tastes so good because it successfully replicates the delicious savory-sweet flavor combination of the classic version while using low-carb substitutes.
Why a keto Monte Cristo tastes so good:
The appeal of the classic Monte Cristo is the decadent mix of sweet and savory flavors, a combination that the keto version recreates effectively.
Key elements that make it so delicious include:
Savory and sweet balance:
The salty flavors from the ham and Swiss cheese are perfectly balanced by a low-carb “French toast” coating and a sugar-free jam for dipping.
Rich texture:
The sandwich features savory deli meats (typically ham and turkey) and rich, melted Swiss cheese, all held between slices of “bread”.
Decadent preparation: The entire sandwich is cooked in a keto-friendly egg batter enriched with heavy cream, vanilla, and cinnamon. It is then pan-fried in butter, creating a golden, crisp exterior.
Low-carb substitutes:
Keto recipes achieve this flavor profile without the traditional carb-heavy ingredients. They often use keto bread, egg-based “chaffles,” or even cheese-based wraps in place of traditional bread. For the classic sweet finish, a powdered sweetener substitute is dusted on top.
KETO 2.0 PLUS MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH
Equipment
- Skillet or Griddle
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Watkins Pure Vanilla Extract (Click Here)
- 2 slices keto friendly bread You can make your own, recipe here
- 2 Oz. sliced ham
- 2 Oz. sliced turkey
- 2 Oz. sliced swiss cheese
- KETO MONTE CRISTO TOPPINGS
- 1 tsp powdered sweetener substitute
- 2 tbsp sugar free strawberry or raspberry jam
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl whisk together eggs, cream, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth then set aside. Heat up a large skillet over medium heat with butter.
- Once the butter is melted, dunk the keto bread in the egg mixture so that both sides are coated completely. Place in the pan to cook for about 2 minutes or until the bread is slightly golden brown.
- Flip the bread over and then place a slice of swiss cheese on each piece of bread. Place the slices of ham and turkey directly in the skillet just to warm up a bit before playing on top of the cheese.
- Fold the bread over and then flip occasionally until both sides are toasted to your liking then remove from the pan.
- Dust the sandwich with powdered sweetener substitute and serve with sugar free jam.
Notes
Monte Cristos are best enjoyed right off the griddle! Don’t wait to dig into this decadent sandwich.
