Crescent Cristo Sandwich Loaf

Philip and I love Monte Cristo Sandwiches. The traditional Monte Cristo is a ham and cheese (usually swiss) sandwich dipped in pancake batter, and then sprinkled with powdered sugar. It is usually served with raspberry or strawberry jam. This recipe is a somewhat simplified version (or at least I thought so) that doesn't require me to make a whole batch of pancake batter just to dip 2 sandwiches in. I planned on making the whole recipe but decided to cut it in half after I realized how big the sandwiches would be, which meant ... I had enough ingredients to make it a second time. And we did! This recipe is definitely one of our new favorites and it's so simple and easy! Find a printable version of this recipe here.

Crescent Cristo Sandwich Loaf

2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations™ flaky dough sheet

2 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter, melted

2 tablespoons honey

6 oz thinly sliced smoked cooked turkey breast

6 oz medium sliced muenster cheese

6 oz thinly sliced cooked ham

1/3 to 1/2 cup SMUCKER'S® Raspberry Preserves

Topping:

 2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon sesame seed

 

Directions: 

• Heat oven to 375°F. Separate or cut dough into 4 long rectangles. Place rectangles crosswise on 1 large or 2 small ungreased cookie sheets (rectangles should not touch); if using crescent dough, firmly press perforations to seal. In small bowl, mix butter and 2 tablespoons honey. Brush over dough.
• Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown; cool 15 minutes.
• Grease 15x10x1-inch pan. Carefully place 1 crust on pan. Top evenly with turkey. Place second crust over turkey; top with cheese and ham. Place third crust over ham; spread evenly with preserves. Top with fourth crust; brush top with 2 tablespoons honey. Sprinkle honey with sesame seed.Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown and loaf is hot. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into 8 slices