A Monte Cristo sandwich is an egg-dipped or batter-dipped ham and cheese sandwich that is pan or deep fried, a variation of the French croque monsieur.

Where does the name Monte Cristo come from?

"Monte Cristo" is a tribute to the French novel The Count of Monte Christo by Alexander Dumas. As such, the sandwich's name suggests its French origins. Food historians generally think that the Monte Cristo sandwich is a variation of a French Croque Monsieur.

What is the meaning of Count of Monte Cristo?

The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas (père) completed in 1844. ... The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book, an adventure story centrally concerned with themes of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy, and forgiveness.