A Culinary Twist: The Battered Monte Cristo Experience at Café Orleans

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Hello, fellow food adventurers! Scott here, back with another delicious tale from our culinary explorations. This time, our taste buds led us to Café Orleans in Disneyland, where we decided to tackle the much-talked-about Battered Monte Cristo Sandwich. With Katie behind the camera, interviewing me as I embarked on this taste test, we were ready for an adventure of flavors.

Let's set the scene: the moment the Monte Cristo arrived, the anticipation was palpable. Contrary to my initial clumsy encounter with the table (no, the sandwich didn't burn me; I just hit my elbow), the real journey began with a critical assessment of the sides - Pommes Frites, or as some might call them, steak fries. My verdict? Kind of floppy. Not a great steak fry. The dipping sauce helped out a lot.

Now, onto the main event: the Battered Monte Cristo Sandwich. Admittedly, I approached this dish with a hefty dose of skepticism. Powdered sugar on a sandwich? A combination of lunch and breakfast elements, complete with jam sauce, ham, and turkey? It seemed like a recipe for culinary confusion. Yet, there I was, ready to dive in, withholding judgment until the very first bite.

The sandwich itself was a conundrum, wrapped in what felt like Indian fry bread. The powdered sugar, an ingredient I'm usually wary of on anything savory, surprisingly didn't deter the experience. It was like discovering a new dimension to the classic ham and cheese sandwich, enveloped in a French toast-like exterior. The initial taste without the sauce was intriguing, but it was the addition of the fry dipping sauce that truly transformed the dish, challenging my preconceptions and delighting my taste buds in unexpected ways.

Despite my reservations, I tried the jam and that's where I had to call it quits. The Monte Cristo managed be ok, but priced at $24, it was a gamble on a dish with so many elements I typically shy away from. I probably wouldn't recommend it, but it delivered a taste experience that was unique. However, given a choice, I'd lean towards a Birria Grilled Cheese sandwich with tomato soup for a more familiar comfort meal - but that's the beauty of food adventures, isn't it? Stepping out of your comfort zone can yield some tasty surprises.

In the end, the Battered Monte Cristo at Café Orleans was a reminder that sometimes, the most unlikely combinations can lead to the most delightful discoveries, but this one didn't.

Would I recommend giving it a try? Absolutely, especially if you're in the mood to challenge your taste buds and explore the culinary creativity Disneyland has to offer.

So, until our next food adventure, keep exploring, keep tasting, and never be afraid to try something new. Who knows what delicious surprises await around the corner?

Stay adventurous!