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Fried Sandwich Balls

These Monte Cristo Fried Treats are Filled with Ham and Gooey Cheese

— September 18, 2015 — Lifestyle
Experimental chef and blogger Dude Foods recently gave the conventional Monte Christo sandwich an unconventional twist by turning it into little deep fried balls topped with powdered sugar and jam. These bite-sized fried version of the sandwich offers an upscale twist making them an ideal snack to serve at parties.

Traditionally a Monte Christo sandwich features a ham and cheese sandwich that has been pan-seared and sometimes is topped with sugar and served with a side of jam. These deep fried balls cleverly turn the sandwich into a bite-sized serving. The appetizers are made with slices of crustless bread that are rolled into balls with Gruyere cheese and cubed ham. The balls are covered in an egg white wash before being fried, covered in powdered sugar and served alongside a jam of your choice.
Trend Themes
1. Upscale Fried Snacks - Expanding the popular concept of deep-fried delights towards more luxurious and appetizing variants, allows for new experimentation and high-quality ingredients/recipes.
2. Miniaturization of Popular Dishes - Transforming traditional dishes into smaller-sized or bite-sized versions presents significant market opportunities that can cater to various demographics and trends.
3. New Twists on Classic Recipes - Offering variations to well-established recipes like the Monte Christo can be tailored to particular audiences, menus, and trends to create innovative, Instagram-worthy snack creations.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - With more people seeking novelty and innovation in their food choices, creating and popularizing this kind of avant-garde delicacies can be appealing to various niche markets.
2. Hospitality and Event Planning - Upscale and bite-sized creations like these fried sandwich balls can cater to upscale parties, fine dining events and trend-setting hotels looking to offer something new and unconventional.
3. Home Cooking Appliances - New small appliances like deeper fryers designed for apartments or mini-events can be an easy and innovative way to create unique finger foods and small bites at home.
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