Our Blackstone Monte Cristo sandwich stopped just shy of hitting the deep fryer to give you that classic diner taste without quite so many of the classic diner calories.

Blackstone Monte Cristo

If you’ve never made a Monte Cristo on the griddle, you’re in for a treat. This Blackstone Monte Cristo takes that diner classic and gives it a hot, crispy, sweet-and-savory upgrade that’s ready in under 30 minutes. You get layers of melty cheese, salty ham, and golden, egg-battered bread, all cooked right on the flat top. The finishing touches? A dusting of powdered sugar and a side of raspberry jam for dipping. It’s the kind of sandwich that feels a little extra but comes together fast and hits every flavor craving at once.

It’s basically French toast meets ham and cheese, and that combo just works.

You don’t need fancy deli cuts, either. Just thin-sliced ham and basic white bread get the job done.

Don’t skip the mustard and mayo. They balance the richness and bring the whole thing together.

Perfect for brunch, lunch, or even a breakfast-for-dinner situation. It feeds a crew and makes people happy.

Why You’ll Love This Dish

Griddle Friendly – No deep frying, no mess. Just butter, press, flip, done.
Sweet & Savory – The powdered sugar and jam contrast perfectly with the ham and cheese.
Fast Cooking – 10 minutes on the Blackstone and you’re eating.
Easy To Customize – Swap the cheese, change the bread, tweak the spreads.
Crowd Pleaser – Kids love it, grown-ups love it, and it looks impressive.

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Blackstone Monte Cristo Shopping List

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Eggs – Whipped into the French toast-style batter for the bread.
Half And Half – Adds richness and a soft texture to the egg mixture.
White Bread – Soft and absorbent, the classic base for this sandwich.
Mayonnaise – Adds moisture and richness to the sandwich interior.
Mustard – Balances the sweetness with tang and a little bite.
Swiss Or Gruyere Cheese – Melts beautifully and pairs great with ham.
Deli Thin-Sliced Ham – Salty, tender, and easy to layer.
Powdered Sugar – For a light dusting of sweetness over the finished sandwich.
Raspberry Jam – Sweet, slightly tart, and perfect for dipping.
Butter – For greasing the griddle and crisping up the bread.

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How To Make A Monte Cristo On The Griddle

This is just the overview so you can see what you’re actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

Preheat The Griddle: Set your Blackstone to medium-low heat and let it warm up.
Make The Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs and half and half in a large, shallow dish.
Prep The Bread: Dip one side of each slice into the egg mixture and lay them eggy side down.
Assemble Sandwiches: Spread mayo and mustard on each bread pair, add cheese, layer the ham, and close the sandwiches.
Griddle Time: Butter the surface and cook sandwiches covered until golden and cooked through on both sides. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with raspberry jam.

Griddle Monte Cristo FAQ

Can I Use Different Bread?

Yes. Brioche or Texas toast works well. Just avoid anything too thin or crusty.

What Kind Of Ham Works Best?

Thin-sliced deli ham is easiest, but leftover ham from a roast works too. Just slice it thin.

Do I Need To Cover The Sandwiches?

Covering helps the cheese melt faster and keeps the egg coating from overcooking. Use a melting dome or an inverted pan if needed.

Can I Make These Ahead?

Assemble them ahead of time and store in the fridge. Dip and griddle just before serving.

Is Raspberry Jam Required?

It’s classic for a reason, but you can use strawberry, blackberry, or even a spicy pepper jelly if you like heat.

What kind of bread is best for a Blackstone Monte Cristo?

For this version, I used my favorite white bread – N @ k e d bread. Spelling it weird there so the Googs doesn’t think that we’re talking about any kind of funny business here. Besides my love of bread, that is.

I love this bread because it is one of the best brands I’ve found that doesn’t include any kind of potato in it since we have to avoid that due to a food allergy in the family.

It is soft, big enough to make decent-sized sandwiches, and all of the kids like it too.

You can use your favorite kind of white bread for this, or if you want to get a little crazy you can use brioche too. Next time I whip up a batch of milk bread rolls, I’m going to make sure to make some into loaf form for sandwiches.

What’s the difference between a Croque Monsieur and a Monte Cristo?

The egg dip and the subsequent fry are the main differentiators between these two sandwiches.
A Croque Monsieur is a grilled ham and cheese sandwich that often has some more cheese grated on top, and then that cheese is melted and browned.

What else can I use inside the sandwich?

You can get as crazy or as simple as you’d like. For my kids, I omitted the sauce completely. For all the people with actual taste buds, I like to put mayo and mustard inside.

I like a really sharp, vinegary mustard for this so it cuts through the cheese and batter once you get to it. You use what you like best, though!

What kind of ham is best in a Monte Cristo?

When I made the sandwiches here, I used some high-quality Black Forest Ham that was thin-sliced from the grocery store.

What I’d LIKE to do next time I make these though is to use some of our Double-Smoked Pineapple Glazed Ham.

Try it with this fancy maple champagne mustard!

Serve This With…

When I’m having sandwiches, I usually want a soup and/or salad along with it.

How about my Greek Salad to start things off, followed by this Monte Cristo and a bowl of Broccoli Cheese Soup?

Do you like kale? Try this Roasted Squash and Kale salad from The Culinary Compass!

Yield: 6 servings

Blackstone Monte Cristo

This delicious take on the Monte Cristo is made right on your Blackstone Griddle! Ham, cheese, and French Toast (basically) make up this classic diner sandwich. Don't forget the raspberry jam!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

4 eggs
1/3 cup half and half
12 pieces of white bread
2 tablespoons mayo
2 tablespoons mustard
18 thin slices swiss or gruyere cheese
2 pounds deli thin-sliced ham
powdered sugar
raspberry jam

Instructions

Preheat your griddle over medium-low heat.
Take the eggs and half and half and whip them together until combined in a large shallow dish.
Drench ONE side of your bread in the egg wash. Set down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, eggy side down, in a single layer.
Spread 1 teaspoon of mayo and 1 teaspoon of mustard on each sandwich bread pair, with mayo on one piece and mustard on the other.
Place one piece of cheese on each slice of bread. Evenly distribute the ham across all 12 pieces of bread.
Take the remaining 6 slices of cheese and place it on ONE half of each sandwich bread pair. (You want there to be 3 pieces of cheese in each sandwich.)
Marry the sandwich halves to make full sandwiches.
Generously butter the griddle and place the sandwiches onto it. Press down gently with a large spatula, and cover.
Cook until the bread is browned and the egg mixture is set, and then flip it over and cook covered on the other side until browned.
Remove and dust with powdered sugar and serve with a side of raspberry jam.

Blackstone Monte Cristo