If you love sweet and savory, this sandwich is for you! The ingredient amounts (also in grams) are right in the description and the print recipe is linked there as well. As always, thanks for liking our recipes and videos and sharing our family table each week.
I thought I did everything right but I am not sure. The outside of my sandwich was not crispy enough so I put it in the oven and flipped it to get it hotter and crispier. It was excellent but I will bet it wasn't as good as yours!
I love James! What a great kid! This entire video is so positive. I don't know how old James is, but he expresses himself with a clarity that many adults today do not have. When he says, "I love this." it makes your heart sing.
Im a serious sandwich guy. Monte Cristo is in Top 10. I like it best with a mixed-berry jam I get which includes cranberries. That + a few dashes of Tobasco in the jam. Just so damn good.
You could also add instead some dijon mustard to the cranberry jam ! That would be Cumberland sauce ! Also spicy and sweet! Oh sorry ! Other way round: sweet and spicy ! @@houngandave
OMG. Whatever you are feeding this kid is making him grow by leaps and bounds! I like his idea of him doing the cooking. You knew that day would come! Love your videos
Unlike some kids who will only eat a few things and hate everything else, James is learning about all kinds of food and expanding his palate. Good food is one of the great joys in life.
that looks really good.... i think i would put one slice on each of the bread pieces so it 'sandwiches' the meat. i like the idea of the jam.... good idea.
I found him around 1K… amazing how quickly he grew. Very impressive… I think it’s all because of his ‘taste tester’! I’m enjoying watching James grow up!
I LOVEEEEEEE sandwiches and sandwich videos! I love this channel and your sweet family working together. I just wish the videos were longer coz I can't get enough lol!❤❤❤
Monte Cristo is my favorite sandwich. Haven't made it in forever. I think the "bread" is the star of the sandwich. I use a Hawaiian bread 😋 It sounds like it would be nasty, but it's not. Also I use blackberry preserves.
Oh my goodness, the taste tester had me at the sound of that crunch of his first bite. I’ve never had this before! Seriously yumalicious! Thank you, it’s on my list of must haves.
Jim, Same as last week when I worried when you skipped adding a new video on Thursday, again it happened this week. I've caught wind of some other chefs I watch who are complaining that RUclips is no longer giving you chefs your "fair share" and may be making it difficult for you to produce as often as previously. If that's your reason for fewer videos, it's a real shame. I love your presentations and your whole family's participation. I hope you continue as often as you originally promised, at least once a week. I loved today's Monte Cristo video along with James's wonderful comments and ideas. He's a gem! Thank you all.
Not a fan of chain restaurants but definitely enjoyed my share of these at "Bennigan's" back in the day. You've inspired me to give this a try at home.
Exactly as I make them - except I put one slice of cheese on the bottom, and one on top. Thanks for the video, and now I have to make them for dinner tonight!
Yes! I am here for chaning the roles! James cooking, Dad filming and Mom taste testing. That would be a good idea for the upcoming 1 mio subscribers. 😁
The only thing I might do a bit differently, is put the cheese between the turkey and ham. Just happens to make a nice internal thermometer, cheese is soft/ melty, it's probably done. Great vid, and a good idea by James. Switch thing up.
@SipandFeast I love that you're branching out and doing recipes outside the Italian umbrella, been enjoying your videos for the past couple years. Helped me get more in touch with my heritage. Would only ask that you do a video or two on traditional italian desserts, like maybe an episode on panettone, etc. Just a thought! Love the vids!
It's a classic knife n forker sandwich. And my localised version of a nation-wide grocer in Alaska has several varieties of gruyere on offer. I'm glad the U.S. is finally getting to the point of having more than american, cheddar and low moisture mozzerelle on a regular basis.
I'm looking forward to seeing James make his Sip and Feast cooking debut. The Monte Cristo sandwiches and a salad will make a perfect dinner for us. Your sandwiches look beautiful and delicious.
Two things! 1) James definitely should cook next episode! Maybe a Sip and Feast 2 channel on the horizon..James as cook, Mrs. Sip and feast a taster. 2) Another user suggested a LIVE question and answer video and that’s a great idea! It’d be a huge hit❤️
As a teen, there was a restaurant in Glendale (now gone), and they did a triple-decker Monte Carlo served with maple syrup ... SOOOO GOOOD. Now that I'm old and fat, I couldn't eat it, but my 20-something-year-old-self LOVED (love loved loved) them.
One of the many things I enjoy on this channel is the Long Island way you talk. After a lifetime in Jersey and working often on LI, here in FL you sound like home. So when you added an "r" to the end of "spatula" I was over the moon. Plus the sandwich looks mighty fine.
We make this recipe as a modified club sandwich. We make the french toast first; then prep the layers with gruyere and broil in the oven until melted. We add raspberry compote on the top bread at the end. Wickedly decadent.
First and only time I had a Monte Cristo sandwich was at a restaurant in the 'Sears Tower' in Chicago. Long time ago.. Thank you for sharing the recipe! Now I know to make myself, what a treat.
James seems like a great kid. Agree he is coming into his own. As the father of three teenage boys (19, 16, 14) I see so many commonalities in the emerging personality, confidence, and overall maturity of that young man at his stage. Great banter with the folks. Recipe is killer too.
Baking some brioche bread right now to make this tonight!!! I have watched over a dozen spins on this and I think your son is right!! Can't wait to dig in!! Let him cook I would love to see it!!!
Thank you so much for the video and recipe! Thank you, James, for the great switch-up-video idea! That would be a wonderful to see! I've tried this type of sandwich with using a wet batter and it turned out pretty good, but I am definitely going to try this recipe. Thank you all so very much! 😋💖🙏
Nothing but smiles watching this. Adorable family!! I've never heard of that kind of sandwich, probably not something I would eat but it was sure fun to watch👍😊👍
You are such a pleasure James and I really appreciate you and all your wonderful recipes, videos, and insight, so PLEASE take care of yourself and my wish is for you to live past your 86th birthday to enjoy your wonderful family! Buon appetito!
My spouse would love this sandwich. Thanks for the great tutorial. We live rurally so don’t always have the best quality cold cuts, but we’re going to try this. 💜
I am 57 and don’t think I’ve ever heard of this sandwich. I have a problem with things like fruit in salads etc and this certainly seems odd with the French toast, jam with deli meat but I’m going to have to try this. I made your patty melts tonight and it was a hit. Just to let you know how big of a hit …. my husband did not drown it in ketchup. No ketchup at all! And let me tell ya, that is saying a lot! 😊
I do Monte Cristo in a deep pan with a lid. Having that little bit of extra heat from covering the pan as it cooks helps the sandwich to be hot throughout.
Montes are my absolute favorite sandwich! I haven’t had one in a long time, you really don’t see them on diner menus anymore. Def will make this at home!
You can buy commercial bread pre-sliced in thick slabs; it's called Texas toast. Meijer is one of the grocers in my area, and they carry 2 brands: Aunt Millie's and Lewis Bake Shop.
Looks delicious. I have never made them because I don’t really deep fry anything. This makes sense. I loved Big Bang and Inlike Young Sheldon. I watched it by accident one day when I was home. 😀
If you love sweet and savory, this sandwich is for you! The ingredient amounts (also in grams) are right in the description and the print recipe is linked there as well. As always, thanks for liking our recipes and videos and sharing our family table each week.
I've never had a Monte Cristo but savory and sweet is right up my alley! ❤😊
I thought I did everything right but I am not sure. The outside of my sandwich was not crispy enough so I put it in the oven and flipped it to get it hotter and crispier. It was excellent but I will bet it wasn't as good as yours!
Any other jam options? I was thinking about blueberry
I love James! What a great kid! This entire video is so positive. I don't know how old James is, but he expresses himself with a clarity that many adults today do not have. When he says, "I love this." it makes your heart sing.
James is 12...
@@oaklakeman Are you sure? He looks 15
(Trouble is) Every time I watch ur vids I want to scrap whatever I already had planned and MAKE THIS. Looks awesome !!!
Same here!!
Im a serious sandwich guy. Monte Cristo is in Top 10. I like it best with a mixed-berry jam I get which includes cranberries. That + a few dashes of Tobasco in the jam. Just so damn good.
Also LOVE it with a Peach Jam and/or Orange Marmalade. Try adding Sweet and/ or spicy pickled cherry-pepper rings to sandwich ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
Well, now you've got to tell us what your #1 sandwich is.
tabasco and/or horseradish. mmm.
You could also add instead some dijon mustard to the cranberry jam ! That would be Cumberland sauce ! Also spicy and sweet! Oh sorry ! Other way round: sweet and spicy ! @@houngandave
That's awesome. Would you share what your other top 10 are?
Edit: seeing in replies other people are wondering. Now ya gotta do it!
your son is getting tall!! He is well spoken and adorable!! We have had a fun bonus of watching him grow up ....xoxxox
💯 agree. He seems like a great kid.
James is a genius! I love his idea of him hosting/cooking a recipe!!
OMG. Whatever you are feeding this kid is making him grow by leaps and bounds! I like his idea of him doing the cooking. You knew that day would come! Love your videos
I'm a firm believer that mise en place helps make cooking an enjoyable, stress free experience.
And a James episode would be great!
this family is so wholesome. I love the recipes, but the interactions at the end keep me watching till the credits.
I'm a total believer in mis en place 🙂
As a chef friend of mine once said - “ Mis en Place - saves my a** “ 😊 - he worked in an 2* Michelin restaurant
When you flip the sandwiches, make sure there's butter underneath! If not add more butter. That way both sides will look and cook the same.
Nice crunch with James's first bite.
Have not had one of these in 45 years. You have reminded my tastebuds !
Yep. I worked at a deli for a while, and Boar's Head is easily the best for its price range. Thanks for sharing!
Unlike some kids who will only eat a few things and hate everything else, James is learning about all kinds of food and expanding his palate. Good food is one of the great joys in life.
James is adorable ❤
What a fine young man
Congratulations to his wonderful parents
Jim and Tara
that looks really good.... i think i would put one slice on each of the bread pieces so it 'sandwiches' the meat. i like the idea of the jam.... good idea.
Like the idea of butter in a pan. Results are just as good as original recipe but better for you.
Liked just for the "french toast with coldcuts". Also, daaaaaaaamn that first bite crunch. Perfect!
Love that wholesome family vibes
dang i remember when this channel was like 80K, james got big
I found him around 1K… amazing how quickly he grew. Very impressive…
I think it’s all because of his ‘taste tester’! I’m enjoying watching James grow up!
I LOVEEEEEEE sandwiches and sandwich videos! I love this channel and your sweet family working together. I just wish the videos were longer coz I can't get enough lol!❤❤❤
I love Monte Cristo sandwiches at a restaurant, but I really just need to make them at home sometime. Your son definitely needs to cook for us! 💙
James, that's a great idea you had....Dad has to video and you and Mom cook 💯
My absolutely favorite sandwich. Benaginns had the best. I like it deep fried
Monte Cristo is my favorite sandwich. Haven't made it in forever. I think the "bread" is the star of the sandwich. I use a Hawaiian bread 😋 It sounds like it would be nasty, but it's not. Also I use blackberry preserves.
Hawaiian bread would be amazing!
Oh my goodness, the taste tester had me at the sound of that crunch of his first bite. I’ve never had this before! Seriously yumalicious! Thank you, it’s on my list of must haves.
Jim, Same as last week when I worried when you skipped adding a new video on Thursday, again it happened this week. I've caught wind of some other chefs I watch who are complaining that RUclips is no longer giving you chefs your "fair share" and may be making it difficult for you to produce as often as previously. If that's your reason for fewer videos, it's a real shame. I love your presentations and your whole family's participation. I hope you continue as often as you originally promised, at least once a week. I loved today's Monte Cristo video along with James's wonderful comments and ideas. He's a gem! Thank you all.
I never knew how to make these. thank you.
You're the best Jim!! This is one of my top 4 sammiches. Reuben Cuban Muffaletta and the Monte
Definitely need an episode with James cooking! These look incredible as always, Jim!
I’ll do this one. I love the recipes.
A great recipe and you put a smile on my face … winner winner!
Not a fan of chain restaurants but definitely enjoyed my share of these at "Bennigan's" back in the day. You've inspired me to give this a try at home.
Exactly as I make them - except I put one slice of cheese on the bottom, and one on top. Thanks for the video, and now I have to make them for dinner tonight!
Yes! I am here for chaning the roles! James cooking, Dad filming and Mom taste testing. That would be a good idea for the upcoming 1 mio subscribers. 😁
Going to try this. We used to go to Bennigans a couple times a year for their Monte Cristo. I miss that.
This channel is so awesome.
I like the " roughly exactly" kinda measuring too. Makes the food taste way better.
Thanks for all the great content...
The only thing I might do a bit differently, is put the cheese between the turkey and ham. Just happens to make a nice internal thermometer, cheese is soft/ melty, it's probably done. Great vid, and a good idea by James. Switch thing up.
@SipandFeast I love that you're branching out and doing recipes outside the Italian umbrella, been enjoying your videos for the past couple years. Helped me get more in touch with my heritage.
Would only ask that you do a video or two on traditional italian desserts, like maybe an episode on panettone, etc. Just a thought! Love the vids!
It's a classic knife n forker sandwich. And my localised version of a nation-wide grocer in Alaska has several varieties of gruyere on offer. I'm glad the U.S. is finally getting to the point of having more than american, cheddar and low moisture mozzerelle on a regular basis.
So cute, this family.... Thanks for showing this, certainly a favorite!
I'm looking forward to seeing James make his Sip and Feast cooking debut. The Monte Cristo sandwiches and a salad will make a perfect dinner for us. Your sandwiches look beautiful and delicious.
To the Taste Tester; I’ve been thinking exactly your suggestion! Go for it, you’ve got my vote 😂
It looks delicious. You can hear the crispness
This is my FAVORITE restaurant sandwich -- but usually fully battered and deep fried -- so I'll be trying this at home!
Two things! 1) James definitely should cook next episode! Maybe a Sip and Feast 2 channel on the horizon..James as cook, Mrs. Sip and feast a taster. 2) Another user suggested a LIVE question and answer video and that’s a great idea! It’d be a huge hit❤️
That's one hearty sandwich! Love it!
One of my all-time favorite sandwiches. Thanks!
I would love to see James do a cooking video!
Can’t wait for James’s spaghetti and hot dogs!
Your ‘taste tester’ is almost as tall as you Dad!! I remember when he was just a wee sprout! 😂😂
I love their dynamic.
Going to make this for my husband who loves them, somehow your process looks doable and delicious. Miss the podcasts
Great recipe❣️
As a teen, there was a restaurant in Glendale (now gone), and they did a triple-decker Monte Carlo served with maple syrup ... SOOOO GOOOD.
Now that I'm old and fat, I couldn't eat it, but my 20-something-year-old-self LOVED (love loved loved) them.
Love this sandwich. I'm a sandwich guy. This is on my top 5. They have, I get. Everytime.
the best cooking channel on youtube.
"a spatuler", love it!
Your channel is single handedly teaching me to cook 🥹💪
One of the many things I enjoy on this channel is the Long Island way you talk. After a lifetime in Jersey and working often on LI, here in FL you sound like home. So when you added an "r" to the end of "spatula" I was over the moon. Plus the sandwich looks mighty fine.
The Monte Cristo sandwich is a true delight. The combination of sweet and savory is just perfect.
Please show us how to make your bread.
We make this recipe as a modified club sandwich. We make the french toast first; then prep the layers with gruyere and broil in the oven until melted. We add raspberry compote on the top bread at the end. Wickedly decadent.
First and only time I had a Monte Cristo sandwich was at a restaurant in the 'Sears Tower' in Chicago. Long time ago.. Thank you for sharing the recipe! Now I know to make myself, what a treat.
Thanks so much sir ! I cannot WAIT to make this sandwich! 😊😁
WOW - looks awesome! Almost want one - but... Oh how I hated having to make these all summer working at a golf resort kitchen.
Looks amazing, hope you hit 1 mil subs soon!
Thank you so much!
Absolutely marvelous sandwich. Thank you.
Thin slices of cold cuts are a must for any sandwich
"I love how you demonstrated that bread recipe! Your attention to detail is amazing. Have you ever tried a bread slicer for perfectly even slices?😁😁
I love Monte Cristo's! Especially w/Maple Syrup or a good Fruit Jam.
Thank you. I like your version. My favorite sandwich.
James seems like a great kid. Agree he is coming into his own. As the father of three teenage boys (19, 16, 14) I see so many commonalities in the emerging personality, confidence, and overall maturity of that young man at his stage. Great banter with the folks. Recipe is killer too.
Baking some brioche bread right now to make this tonight!!! I have watched over a dozen spins on this and I think your son is right!! Can't wait to dig in!! Let him cook I would love to see it!!!
Would you ever consider a live broadcast where we could ask questions ? I think a lot of people would like that
That "crunch" sold me. Great job.
Sourdough bread makes it even better.
Thank you so much for the video and recipe! Thank you, James, for the great switch-up-video idea! That would be a wonderful to see! I've tried this type of sandwich with using a wet batter and it turned out pretty good, but I am definitely going to try this recipe. Thank you all so very much! 😋💖🙏
One of my favorites!❤️ There is an amazing deli in Palm Springs that puts a fried egg on theirs. It’s so good!
Nothing but smiles watching this. Adorable family!!
I've never heard of that kind of sandwich, probably not something I would eat but it was sure fun to watch👍😊👍
You are such a pleasure James and I really appreciate you and all your wonderful recipes, videos, and insight, so PLEASE take care of yourself and my wish is for you to live past your 86th birthday to enjoy your wonderful family! Buon appetito!
My spouse would love this sandwich. Thanks for the great tutorial. We live rurally so don’t always have the best quality cold cuts, but we’re going to try this. 💜
Monte Cristos and Reubens... my two absolute most favorite sandwiches! Yum! Looks wonderful. Will do this on the weekend. 💗💗
I add salt to the eggs (a must with effa) and use maple syrup as dip or in the eggs!
Never heard of this sandwich. Looks amazing. Mmmmm
I am 57 and don’t think I’ve ever heard of this sandwich. I have a problem with things like fruit in salads etc and this certainly seems odd with the French toast, jam with deli meat but I’m going to have to try this. I made your patty melts tonight and it was a hit. Just to let you know how big of a hit …. my husband did not drown it in ketchup. No ketchup at all! And let me tell ya, that is saying a lot! 😊
I do Monte Cristo in a deep pan with a lid. Having that little bit of extra heat from covering the pan as it cooks helps the sandwich to be hot throughout.
Montes are my absolute favorite sandwich! I haven’t had one in a long time, you really don’t see them on diner menus anymore. Def will make this at home!
My favorite sandwich ever; TYFS! James! Love your episode idea with the changing places!
This is one of my favorite get it all the time at the diner. Looks delicious 😋
Love the family dynamic
I worked in restaurants for years and this guys "has it." That is, you can tell he's "been there." Good job. My wife's favorite sandwich. Thanks!
It looks amazing
Literally one of my fave sandwiches! I remember having them at Bennigan’s as a kid.
So cute… I used to LOOVE that sandwich at 3am,in a Restaurant in San Francisco,after a long night working in the night clubs…the good ol’ days!
Thank you. One of my favorite sandwiches. Carolyn from Maryland
I put the raspberry jam right on the sandwich and no mayo or mustard, but make this exactly like this so delicious.
You can buy commercial bread pre-sliced in thick slabs; it's called Texas toast. Meijer is one of the grocers in my area, and they carry 2 brands: Aunt Millie's and Lewis Bake Shop.
Looks delicious. I have never made them because I don’t really deep fry anything. This makes sense. I loved Big Bang and Inlike Young Sheldon. I watched it by accident one day when I was home. 😀
I 💕 monte Christos. The used to have them at Disney World and I had one every day. The whole thing was deep fried. 😋