Award-Winning
MONTE CRISTO Courtesy of Chef Dave Adlard, Candle in the Woods
One of our fan favorites, and the winner of the Judge’s Choice and the People’s Choice awards at the North Idaho Culinary Competition, this is a whimsical take on the ever-popular sandwich.
INGREDIENTS • Hawaiian Sweet rolls (1 per person) • Honey-roast ham, thinly sliced • Smoked turkey, thinly sliced • Muenster or Colby jack cheese • Smoked Gouda cheese • 3 eggs • 3 tbsp. powdered sugar • 1 tsp. cinnamon • ½ tsp. vanilla • Chipotle powder • Maple syrup • Jam and preserves of your choice (we use chipotle jam)
METHOD 1. Cut the rolls in half horizontally and spread both sides lightly with the jam. 2. Layer the cheese and meat on the roll as follows: cheese-meat-meatcheese. 3. Place the top on the rolls and set aside. 4. Create an egg bath with the eggs, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla and whisk 5. Melt butter in a non-stick pan on medium 6. Dip each roll into egg wash and place in pan. 7. Sauté gently until golden brown on all sides. 8. Pour syrup into individual containers and sprinkle with chipotle powder. 9. Cut each sandwich in half diagonally, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with chipotle syrup. f NorthIdahoLifeFoodies f SpokaneLifeFoodies
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