15-Minute Monte Christo Croissant Panini with Jam
All-butter croissants layered with sliced deli ham, turkey, and Gruyere cheese, spread with Dijon mustard, mayo, and seedless raspberry jam. Pressed until the croissant is crisp and golden with melted cheese, then dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet-savory combination.
Ingredients
- 2 whole all-butter croissantsvegan croissants1:1dairy-free
2
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon seedless raspberry jamapricot jam1:1fruit preserve swap
different sweetness
- 6 ounce deli ham lunchmeat, thinly sliced
- 6 ounce deli turkey lunchmeat, thinly slicedsmoked turkey1:1
deeper flavor
- 2 ounce Gruyere cheese, slicedSwiss cheese1:1
milder nuttiness
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Slice croissants in half horizontally.
- 2
Swipe the cut side of each bottom half with mayo and mustard to taste.
- 3
Spread raspberry jam on the cut side of both top halves.
- 4
Layer ham, Gruyere, and turkey on the cut side of the bottom halves.
- 5
Replace the tops on each sandwich.
- 6
Heat your panini press.
- 7
Place one sandwich on the hot press, close, and let the weight work on the sandwich until the croissant is crisp and golden and the cheese has melted.
- 8
Transfer to a plate with a spatula.
- 9
Repeat with the remaining sandwich.
- 10
Cut in half and serve dusted with powdered sugar.
Tips
Use high-quality deli meats like Boar's Head for better flavor.
Ensure the panini press is fully heated before pressing the sandwich for optimal crispness.
Watch closely while pressing to prevent over-browning the croissant.
Good to Know
Best served fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day; reheat gently.
Assemble the sandwich without pressing up to 2 hours ahead. Press just before serving.
Serve immediately while warm with the croissant crisp and cheese melted. Dust with powdered sugar just before eating.
Common Mistakes
Do not overfill the croissant to avoid it bursting during pressing.
Do not skip preheating the panini press to avoid uneven cooking and soggy bread.
Do not press too hard or too long to avoid compressing the croissant excessively.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
2
General Alternatives
deeper flavor