Monte Cristo Sandwich
A delightful blend of savory ham and turkey, creamy Swiss cheese, and a hint of sweetness from jam, creating a well-balanced flavor profile that’s simply irresistible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of ham
- 2 slices of turkey or chicken
- 2 slices of Swiss cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for frying
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Raspberry or blackberry jam (for serving)
Instructions
- Assemble the sandwich: Place a slice of cheese, ham, turkey, and another slice of cheese between two slices of bread. Spread mustard on the inside of the bread if desired.
- Whisk the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Heat the skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a generous pat of butter to melt.
- Dip the sandwich: Carefully dip the assembled sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated.
- Fry the sandwich: Place the dipped sandwich in the skillet and cook until both sides are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar: Remove the sandwich from the skillet and sprinkle it generously with powdered sugar.
- Serve with jam: Serve your warm sandwich alongside raspberry or blackberry jam.
Notes
Enjoy the sandwich fresh, though leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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