All the flavor of the original packed into the perfect handheld bite (plus a surprising secret ingredient!) — our Mini Monte Cristo Sandwich is a guaranteed crowd-pleasing party appetizer!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Calories 509kcal
Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Ingredients
BBQ Monte Cristo Ingredients
1package Curly's Pulled Pork
8Hawaiian rollssmall hamburger bun size
8slicesdeli turkey
8slicesSwiss cheese
Funnel cake batter
Strawberry Habanero Jam Ingredients
1 1/2cupsstrawberry jam
4-5strawberrieschopped
1orange habanero pepperdiced
1orange bell pepperchopped
Instructions
Build your Monte Cristo Sandwiches:
Slice Hawaiian buns in half.
Layer each sandwich with 1 slice deli turkey, 1 slice Swiss cheese, and 2 heaping Tablespoons of Curly's Pulled Pork.
Place the top bun on top of your sandwiches, and gently press the edges to "seal" contents of sandwich.
To Cook Your Monte Cristo Sandwiches:
Heat 3 cups of vegetable oil in a dutch oven or frying pot. While oil heats, prepare funnel cake batter according to directions on package.
Using tongs, dip sandwich into funnel cake batter. Turn until sandwich is fully coated in batter, then gently place in oil.
Fry for 2-3 minutes until the outside of sandwich is a light golden brown. Remove from oil and set on a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Repeat with all sandwiches.
To Make the Strawberry Habanero Jam:
Combine strawberry jam, fresh strawberries, orange bell pepper, and habanero pepper in a food processor or blender. Chop until all ingredients are well incorporated and sauce is a smooth consistency with no large chunks.
Notes
Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.