Here’s the SPAM® version of the classic Monte Cristo sandwich. It’s worth a try!
This recipe courtesy of SPAM®.
Ingredients
- 1 can (8-ounce) reduced fat refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 1 can (12-ounce) SPAM® Oven Roasted Turkey , thinly sliced
- 4 slices Colby cheese
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1/3 cup raspberry preserves
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
Preparation
- 1 Heat oven to 375ºF.
- 2 Separate dough into 4 rectangles. Place each rectangle crosswise on 1 large or 2 small ungreased cookie sheets. Firmly press perforations to seal. Rectangles should not touch when baking. Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown. Cool on pans for 5 minutes.
- 3 Top one crust with half of the sliced SPAM® and Colby cheese. Place second crust on top of the cheese. Top evenly with the other half of SPAM® and Swiss cheese. Place third crust on top of the cheese; spread evenly with the raspberry perserves. Top with the fourth crust. Return layered sandwich to the oven and heat for 15 minutes or until filling is hot. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
- 4 Top one crust with half of the sliced SPAM® and Colby cheese. Place second crust on top of the cheese. Top evenly with the other half of SPAM® and Swiss cheese. Place third crust on top of the cheese; spread evenly with the raspberry perserves. Top with the fourth crust. Return layered sandwich to the oven and heat for 15 minutes or until filling is hot. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
- 5 Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together the mayonnasie, mustard, maple syrup and creole seasoning. Sprinkle sandwich with powdered sugar, if desired, and slice into 1-inch pieces. Serve with dipping sauce.
- 6 Tip: Classic SPAM® may be used in place of the SPAM® Oven Roasted Turkey or in combination.
