On Nov 19, 8:49*am, "jmcquown" > wrote:
> How would you prepare one?
>
> I ask because I havebeenforced to become a member of"theclub" where I
> live (long story, don't bother). *Since I don't play golf or tennis or swim,
> the only benefit seems to be I can dine at the club. *There is a public web
> site that lists the menus of the various dining rooms at the club. *That
> description seems to be correct for a Monte Cristo sandwich. *The private
> (members only) web site has the same menus, except on it the definition of a
> Monte Cristo is vastly different from my experience. *IOW, it isn't a Monte
> Cristo!
>
> So, if you've everhador were going to make a Monte Cristo sandwich, howwould you go about it? *No googling *If you've everhadone you'll know
> it!
>
> Jill

Haven't made one in years. So...
Two slices french bread.
Ham
Swiss (Emmentaler) Cheese
(Some people put roast chicken breast on)
Put ham & cheese twixt the french bread
make a french toast type batter
dip whole sandwich in batter
fry in clarified (or plain) butter both sides
some people like raspberry preserve served with this