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Monte Cristo Dog Recipe

10 Ingredients
Monte Cristo Dog Recipe

Ingredients

SERVING SIZE: 1 EACH

  • 1 Ea. Rolls, Brioche, Hot Dog, Split Top, Toasted (Commercially Available)
  • 2 Oz. Cheese, Swiss, Shredded
  • 1 Ea.. Ball Park® Three Meat Hot Dogs, 5:1
  • 2 Oz. Jam, Strawberry, Chunky (Commercially Available)
  • 1 Oz. Crispies, Funnel Cake, Mini, Bits (Sub-Recipe)
  • 1 tsp. Sugar, White, Powdered

ALTERNATIVE PRODUCT

  • Ball Park® Beef Hot Dogs, 5:1, Frozen
Get inspired with an incredibly delicious take on a classic Monte Cristo featuring Ball Park® Three Meat Hot Dogs , topped with Swiss cheese, chunky strawberry jam and crispy fried funnel cake bits topped with powdered sugar and served between a warm toasted brioche hot dog roll.

Directions

  1. Pre-heat Roller Grill.
  2. Set Roller Grill to heat and set tempered Ball Park® Three Meat Hot Dogs on Roller Grill.
  3. Heat the links for 18-20 minutes.
  4. Then set Roller Grill temperature to warm.
  5. Place brioche hot dog rolls onto a clean worksurface.
  6. Sprinkle Swiss cheese across the entire bun and place under a pre-heated broiler to melt cheese.
  7. Remove from broiler and place a Ball Park® Three Meat Hot Dog on top of the melted Swiss cheese.
  8. Top Ball Park® Three Meat Hot Dog with chunky strawberry jam and crispy funnel cake bits.
  9. Sprinkle the entire dish with powdered sugar.
  10. Serve as needed.

Funnel Cake Batter

Serving Amount: 34 Oz

Ingredients

  • 20 Oz. Batter, Funnel Cake, Prepared
  • 14 Oz. Water, Tap, Room-Temp
  • 1/4 tsp. Spice, Cinnamon, Ground

Directions

  1. Pre-heat deep fryer to 350-degree F.
  2. Blend mix and water together using a wire whisk until well-blended.
  3. Place batter into a squeeze bottle.
  4. Slowly drizzle the batter into the fryer creating small bite-size pieces of funnel cake.
  5. Fry bits until golden brown.
  6. Remove from fryer and drain off excess oil.
  7. Use as needed.
  8. ALTERNATIVE COOKING METHODS – for Ball Park® Beef Hot Dogs, 5:1, Frozen
  9. Boil: Heat Franks to an internal temperature of 165°F; hold at 165°F for 1 minute before serving; hold at 135°F or higher for a maximum of 4 hours. Note: Due to variances in cooking equipment heating times are approximate and may require adjustment. Boil Cover Franks with water. Bring to a boil. Boil 4-6 minutes or until Franks reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  10. Grill: Heat Franks to an internal temperature of 165°F; hold at 165°F for 1 minute before serving; hold at 135°F or higher for a maximum of 4 hours. Note: Due to variances in cooking equipment heating times are approximate and may require adjustment. Grill Use medium heat, 6-10 minutes. Turn often; if frozen, thaw first.