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[fotze2]

Originally Posted by Jason14h

A traditional MC has three layers of bread

Everyone else is bastardizing it

And making it better! Call it the Monte Cristo lite. I think they dip that middle bread in the egg wash but don't cook it so its just raw egg mush in the middle with a quarter loaf of bread. The meat cheese bread ratio is nonsense.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

There is no traditional, it's origins were from experimentation and modification to the Croque Monsier in French cafes(two slices!). I'm sure some foolish creatives from then may have experimented with three, perhaps to prevent oversized Americans from complain of small serving sizes, but anyone who understands balance and texture would not use three slices.

I googled “monte cristo” because I couldn’t believe that claim, and just looked at the photos… I stopped counting at 20 images, not one with 3 slices of bread. Because that would be stupid and terrible.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

I googled “monte cristo” because I couldn’t believe that claim, and just looked at the photos… I stopped counting at 20 images, not one with 3 slices of bread. Because that would be stupid and terrible.

My father owned a few restaurants back in the day and I can confirm that Monte Cristo's did have three slices. It's possibly due to people caring more about carbs now that it's turned to more of a traditional two slice sandwich.

You know I really used to like this sandwich when I was young and worked at my dad's restaurants and I realized I haven't had one of these in decades. I think I need to change that.

[Fuzz]

Your dad made them wrong. It didn't "turn into" because of carbs. Come on man, that's some odd rationalization. I was eating two slicers in the 90's.

[Fuzz]

Pop poll! Thank this post for two slices being the best.

[Fuzz]

Pop poll! Thank this post for three slices being the best.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

My father owned a few restaurants back in the day and I can confirm that Monte Cristo's did have three slices. It's possibly due to people caring more about carbs now that it's turned to more of a traditional two slice sandwich.

You know I really used to like this sandwich when I was young and worked at my dad's restaurants and I realized I haven't had one of these in decades. I think I need to change that.

Well, however you like it, you absolutely need to change that. They are amazing, I make them at home quite often.

[DownInFlames]

I eat food and I've never seen a three slice Monte Cristo. That's just wrong.

[bc-chris]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

My father owned a few restaurants back in the day and I can confirm that Monte Cristo's did have three slices. It's possibly due to people caring more about carbs now that it's turned to more of a traditional two slice sandwich.

You know I really used to like this sandwich when I was young and worked at my dad's restaurants and I realized I haven't had one of these in decades. I think I need to change that.

i worked in the kitchen of a few restaurants back in the 90s... monte cristos were only every 2 slices of bread... at least at the places where i cooked

[undercoverbrother]

3 pieces of bread you say.

I blame Big Gluten

[TorqueDog]

Thank this post to vote to change Fuzz's user title to "The Count of Monte Cristos".

[Yamer]

Anyone else dip their Monte Cristo's in syrup? Or just my fat ass?

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by TorqueDog

Thank this post to vote to change Fuzz's user title to "The Count of Monte Cristos".

I usually try to avoid voting for things but this is a clear winner.

Also, shout out to Wormius for voting both 2 AND 3 slices are the best.

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by bizaro86

I usually try to avoid voting for things but this is a clear winner.

Also, shout out to Wormius for voting both 2 AND 3 slices are the best.

They’re both the best. It’s like Sophie’s Choice.

Actually I have never heard of a 3-slice Monte Cristo. My curiosity is piqued. What is being separated by the middle bread slice?

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by Wormius

They’re both the best. It’s like Sophie’s Choice.

Actually I have never heard of a 3-slice Monte Cristo. My curiosity is piqued. What is being separated by the middle bread slice?

It's a sandwich where the filling is more bread!

[Jason14h]

Originally Posted by Yamer

Anyone else dip their Monte Cristo's in syrup? Or just my fat ass?

I dip mine in gravy

[TorqueDog]

Originally Posted by Yamer

Anyone else dip their Monte Cristo's in syrup? Or just my fat ass?

Maple syrup makes my abs pop, I dig it.

It's a sandwich made with a savoury French toast recipe -- sans the cinnamon and brown sugar. Some Monte Cristos I've had were served with a dusting of icing sugar on top. I don't think the addition of a little maple syrup changes the nutritional profile all that much, this thing is how you order a meal and dessert in a single menu item.

[CliffFletcher]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Your dad made them wrong. It didn't "turn into" because of carbs. Come on man, that's some odd rationalization. I was eating two slicers in the 90's.

Today I learned there were no times before the 90s.

The Monte Christo was popularized in the 1940s by the Brown Derby Restaurants in California. The original recipe - and the standard for decades - uses three slices of white bread.

[SportsJunky]

Yup, Monte Christo sandwiches used three slices of bread. Fact. I guess that's changed now? I haven't had one in a looooong time.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by SportsJunky

Yup, Monte Christo sandwiches used three slices of bread. Fact. I guess that's changed now? I haven't had one in a looooong time.

That and the clubhouse were the only sandwiches I recall having three slices when I worked at restaurants in the 80's. I'm pretty sure clubhouse sandwiches are still three slices right?