Monte Cristo Delights

Submitted by Vicki in CT

"Best sandwich turned into baked squares. From 125th Anniversary Pennsylvania State Grange Cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups Bisquick
• 1 egg
• 3⁄4 cup skim milk
• 6 ounces low-fat swiss cheese, sliced thin
• 6 ounces deli reduced-fat ham, sliced thin
• 6 ounces deli reduced-fat turkey, sliced thin
• 1⁄3 cup strawberry all-fruit spread or 1/3 cup raspberry spreadable fruit
• powdered sugar

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Mix bisquick, egg, and milk. Combine. Spread HALF of dough into 8 inch square pan.
3. Top with half of cheese, half of ham, half of turkey.
4. Spread fruit spread within 1/2" of sides of pan. Top with remaining cheese, ham, and turkey.
5. Spread remaining dough over this.
6. Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
7. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Reviews

[Debbwl]

Better then a traditional Monte Cristo in that there is a ton less fat and calories. Also like that it is easier and much less messy then a traditional Monte Cristo to make. Thanks for sharing this update version of an old favorite.

 

[Mulligan]

I apparently put too much dough on the bottom and barely had enough for the top - which didn't turn out too badly. I liked this recipe. We don't eat ham, so I substituted peppered turkey for the ham. Made for ZWT4 - Chic Chefs. Thanks for the recipe!

 

[mailbelle]

This was pretty good. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the sort of doughiness using the Bisquick instead of using bread and frying it like a traditional Monte Cristo. This version is healthier though. Some people might question putting powdered sugar on ham/turkey and cheese, but the powdered sugar makes it really special! Thanks for posting!

 

[Me & Mr. Jones]

Very tasty! Made this for OAMC. Cut into squares, individually wrapped, and placed in freezer bag. Thanks for posting!