🥩 Carnivore Monte Cristo
Bread-Free • Keto • Carnivore • Gluten-Free
Serves 1–2 (depending on bravery)
Ingredients
“Bread” Replacement
Choose one:
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6–8 thin slices bacon (crispy but flexible)
OR -
2 egg-based “chaffles” (see below)
Filling
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4 slices ham (smoked or honey-cured if keto allows)
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4 slices turkey (or more ham for strict carnivore)
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4 slices Swiss cheese
Egg Batter
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2 large eggs
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2 tbsp heavy cream (optional; skip for strict carnivore)
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Pinch salt
For Frying
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2–3 tbsp butter, ghee, or beef tallow
Optional Carnivore “Sweet” Finish
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Powdered allulose or monk fruit (very light dusting)
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Warm butter (instead of powdered sugar)
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Side of whipped mascarpone or heavy cream
🔥 Instructions
Option A: Bacon “Bread” (Ultra Carnivore)
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Lay bacon strips in a skillet or oven at 375°F (190°C).
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Cook until crispy but still bendable.
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Drain on paper towels and set aside.
Option B: Egg Chaffles (More Structure)
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Whisk eggs + cream + salt.
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Cook in waffle maker or small skillet into two flat rounds.
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Lightly brown; don’t overcook.
Assemble the Monte Cristo
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Layer bacon or chaffle → Swiss → ham → turkey → Swiss → bacon/chaffle.
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Press gently so it holds together.
Dip & Fry
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Whisk eggs + cream again if needed.
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Dip sandwich quickly—coat, don’t soak.
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Heat fat in skillet over medium.
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Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
Finish
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Serve hot.
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Optional: very light dusting of keto sweetener or a drizzle of warm butter.
🤔 Q & A (Carnivore Edition)
Q: Is this actually carnivore?
A: Yes—if you skip sweeteners and cream, it’s 100% animal-based.
Q: Bacon or chaffle—which is better?
A:
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Bacon: Pure carnivore, insane flavor
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Chaffle: Easier to flip, more “sandwich-like”
Q: Mine fell apart while frying. What went wrong?
A:
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Bacon too crispy
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Sandwich too tall
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Egg dip too heavy
Press gently and keep layers tight.
Q: What meat combo tastes most “authentic”?
A: Ham + turkey + Swiss is the Monte Cristo holy trinity.
Q: Can I air-fry this?
A: Yes!
375°F (190°C), 6–8 minutes, flip halfway. Spray lightly with fat.
Q: What replaces the powdered sugar?
A:
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Powdered allulose (keto)
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Whipped mascarpone
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Or nothing—salty-buttery is still 🔥
Q: Can I prep this ahead?
A: Assemble ahead, dip and fry fresh. Reheating ruins the crisp.
🧠 Pro Tips
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Use thin meats—thick slices cause slide-outs.
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Swiss melts best; cheddar leaks oil.
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Cast iron = best crust.

