Introduced to menus in 1966, the Monte Cristo became a staple ... describes a "Monte Christo" sandwich in a letter from the early 1960s. Read more: How Restaurant Steak Tricks Your Tastebuds ...

Monte Cristo sandwiches began popping up on cafe menus across California as early as the 1950s. Disneyland has been serving Monte Cristos at its Café Orleans since the 1960s, which could suggest ...