[mon-tee kris-toh] 
| a sandwich containing slices of ham, chicken, and Swiss cheese, dipped in beaten egg and fried until brown. |
| Main Entry: | Monte Cristo |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a sandwich of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese between batter-dipped grilled or fried bread and served with jelly, mustard sauce, syrup, or powdered sugar; also written Monte Cristo sandwich |
| Example: | They made the Monte Cristo with apple butter and served it with maple syrup. |
| Usage: | cooking |
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