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Monte Cristo Sliders

Monte Cristo Sliders
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Monte Cristo Sliders are mini sandwiches that perfectly blend sweet, savory, and melty flavors. Featuring layers of tender ham, turkey, and melted Swiss cheese on soft slider buns, these handheld delights are lightly battered and pan-fried to a golden crisp. Quick to prepare and ideal for gatherings, they deliver a sophisticated yet simple taste experience, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and served with fruity jam for dipping.

Ingredients

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Slider Components

  • 6 soft slider buns (slightly sweet, day-old preferred)
  • 6 slices thinly sliced ham
  • 6 slices thinly sliced turkey
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese

Egg Batter

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

For Cooking and Serving

  • 2 tablespoons butter (for pan-frying)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Fruit jam or preserve (raspberry or strawberry recommended), for serving

Instructions

  1. Assemble the Sliders: Split each slider bun horizontally. Layer ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese evenly on the bottom halves, then top with the other bun halves to form sandwiches.
  2. Prepare the Egg Batter: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and evenly combined.
  3. Dip the Sliders: Gently dip each assembled slider into the egg mixture, coating both sides briefly. Avoid soaking longer than a few seconds to prevent sogginess.
  4. Cook to Golden Perfection: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry each dipped slider until golden brown and crispy on both sides and the cheese inside melts, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Add Finishing Touches: Remove the sliders from the skillet, dust lightly with powdered sugar, and serve immediately with your favorite fruit jam for dipping.

Notes

  • Use day-old or slightly stale slider buns to help absorb the egg mixture without falling apart.
  • Limit dipping time in the egg batter to just a few seconds per side to keep the sliders crisp.
  • Cook over medium heat for thorough melting of cheese and to avoid burning the crust.
  • Real butter adds better flavor and browning compared to oil.
  • Serve sliders warm alongside cool jam for a perfect flavor contrast.

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Keywords: Monte Cristo, sliders, mini sandwiches, ham and turkey, Swiss cheese, party food, quick recipe

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