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Monte Cristo Melts

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  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Ingredients 7
  • Servings 8
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A delicious twist off of ordinary ham and cheese sandwiches, these simple to make hot and cheesy sandwiches are from our Pillsbury Baking Hacks cookbook. They're equally loved for weekend lunches or weeknight dinners.
Updated Dec 11, 2023
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Ingredients

Steps

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    1
    Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, stir together cheese, ham and mayonnaise; set aside.
  •  
    2
    On lightly floured work surface, roll each pie crust into 14-inch round. Using 6-inch round plate, cut 3 rounds from each crust. Reroll remaining dough, and cut 2 more 6-inch rounds. Spoon about 1/4 cup cheese mixture onto half of each round to within 1/4 inch from edge. Moisten edge of each round with water. Fold untopped dough over filling; press edges with fork to seal. Place sandwiches about 2 inches apart on 2 ungreased large cookie sheets.
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    3
    Beat egg yolk, water and paprika with fork. Brush top of each sandwich with egg mixture; cut small slit in top to allow steam to escape.
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    4
    Bake 12 to 16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    In true Monte Cristo tradition, serve these melts with blackberry preserves and a dusting of powdered sugar.
  • tip 2
    Serve these sandwiches with a lightly dressed tossed salad and a wedge of cantaloupe.

Nutrition Information

370 Calories, 25g Total Fat, 11g Protein, 23g Total Carbohydrate, 0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
230
Total Fat
25g
39%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
70mg
24%
Sodium
740mg
31%
Potassium
100mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
11g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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