Description
Delectable monte cristo sliders blend French and American culinary traditions in miniature sandwich form. Crispy, golden-brown bread embraces ham, turkey, and melted cheese with a powdered sugar finish that delights sandwich enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 12 slices deli-sliced ham
- 12 slices deli-sliced turkey
- 12 slices deli-sliced swiss cheese
Bread:
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
Seasoning and Finishing:
- 1/3 cup (76 g) salted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- Optional dip: raspberry or strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and coat a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
- Without separating the rolls, slice the entire package horizontally, creating a top and bottom layer.
- Arrange the bottom roll halves in the prepared baking pan, creating a single base layer.
- Distribute the first half of cheese slices evenly across the bottom roll layer.
- Layer all ham slices uniformly over the cheese, followed by a complete layer of turkey slices.
- Position the remaining cheese slices atop the turkey, covering the entire surface.
- Carefully place the top roll halves over the layered ingredients.
- Whisk melted butter, egg, and pepper in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Generously brush the butter mixture across the entire surface of the slider tops.
- Bake for 25 minutes, ensuring cheese melts and buns turn golden brown.
- If buns brown too quickly, loosely tent with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and dust tops with powdered sugar.
- Serve immediately with optional jam on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Customize Meat Selection: Swap ham and turkey with prosciutto, roast beef, or chicken for unique flavor variations.
- Quick Prep Hack: Assemble sliders ahead of time and refrigerate, then bake just before serving for stress-free entertaining.
- Dietary Modifications: Use gluten-free rolls and dairy-free cheese alternatives to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Sweet-Savory Balance: Experiment with different jam flavors like raspberry, strawberry, or apricot to complement the savory slider profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg