Monte Cristo Appetizer Roll-Ups

Monte Cristo Appetizer Roll-Ups are a fried appetizer recipe and a fun new way to eat everyone's favorite sweet and savory sandwich but in appetizer form!

I love a good Monte Cristo sandwich and always have. It is because of that love I've come up with this new twist on the classic sandwich.

These delectable little Monte Cristo appetizer roll-ups will be a surefire hit with your family and friends whenever you serve them! They're crunchy, sweet, savory, and completely addicting!

**Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making this fried appetizer recipe for, Monte Cristo Appetizers is available near the end of this post. OR click on the "jump to recipe" text (found below) to be taken directly to the recipe.

The ingredient list:

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• turkey Slices
• ham Slices
• Swiss cheese slices
• raspberry jam
• 10" flour tortillas
• flour
• sugar
• baking powder
• corn starch
• milk
• salt 
• confectioners sugar
• oil for frying (grapeseed, peanut, avocado, vegetable or canola)
• Dijon mustard

Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

• large deep-sided skillet or tabletop fryer
• strainer spoon or cooking spider
• offset spatula
• baking sheet with a rack
• serrated knife
• large bowl
• measuring cups and spoons
• deep-fry thermometer
• whisk
• confectioners sugar duster
• serving platter

Can Monte Cristo appetizer roll-ups be made in advance?

• YES! You'll notice in the video that after the roll ups have been fried, they can be reheated on a rack in the oven. Using a rack will keep the roll-ups crispy and crunchy on all sides.

How many appetizers does this recipe make?

• As written, this recipe makes approximately 24 Monte Cristo Roll-Ups.
• However, this recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled if needed.

What is the best oil for frying, and what is the proper temperature for the oil?

• A good rule of thumb for frying is the lighter the color oil, the higher the smoke point, and the better for frying.
• My preferred oil is peanut oil, but grapeseed comes in a close second.
• The best temperature for frying is between 350-375 degrees.

What if I don't have a thermometer to test the oil temperature? What then?

• Here's a handy trick; when heating oil for frying if you don't have access to a thermometer, dip the handle tip of a wooden spoon into the hot oil. If lots of tiny bubbles immediately form around the handle of the spoon (much like champagne bubbles) your oil is hot and ready to fry. 
• If the bubbles take long to form (longer than 1-2 seconds), the oil is not hot enough and needs more time.

Can I reuse the oil after frying?

• I do. I use a funnel to funnel the oil back into the original container and then I reuse it for 2 or three more fryings.
• However, if I've fried fish or seafood with a particular oil I would only reuse that oil for another fish or seafood dish, as I wouldn't want my Monte Cristo Roll-Ups (or donuts, for example) to taste like fish or seafood.
• After two or three fryings, I always discard the oil and start with fresh oil for the next fried recipe.

What in the world is sandwich paste?

• Gotcha! It's a mixture of flour and water. It helps to seal the tortilla edges so the fillings stay inside.

Looking for additional fun fried foods?

• Mini Long Johns for Mardi Gras (pictured below)

• Scrambled Egg Rolls (pictured below)

• Homemade Fried Tilapia (pictured below)

• Monte Cristo Tortilla Roll-Up Appetizers (pictured below) THIS IS THE PLACE

Below is the printable recipe card along with the nutritional information for today’s Monte Cristo appetizers.. 

I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's appetizer recipe for Monte Cristo roll-ups as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!