Monte Cristo
Indulge in the ultimate fusion of sweet and savory with this classic Monte Cristo sandwich recipe! Perfectly golden and crisp, these irresistible sandwiches are layered with sliced ham, turkey, and melty Swiss cheese, all encased in fluffy white bread. The magic happens when you dip them in a rich egg batter—with a hint of milk and seasoning—before pan-frying in butter to perfection. A light dusting of powdered sugar adds a touch of sweetness, beautifully balanced by optional raspberry jam for dipping. Ready in just 25 minutes, this simple yet elegant dish makes for a decadent breakfast, brunch, or even a comforting lunch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices White bread
- 4 slices Sliced ham
- 4 slices Sliced turkey
- 3 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 items Large eggs
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup Raspberry jam (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Lay out the slices of bread. On three slices, place one slice of ham, followed by one slice of turkey, and then one slice of Swiss cheese.
Top each with the remaining three slices of bread to form sandwiches.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth.
Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add the butter, allowing it to melt and coat the surface.
Dip each sandwich into the egg batter, making sure to coat both sides thoroughly.
Carefully place the dipped sandwiches onto the prepared skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and allow them to rest for a minute. Optionally, dust the tops with powdered sugar.
Slice each sandwich in half, if desired, and serve warm with raspberry jam on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1412 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.8 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 584 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 3941 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.0 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.3 g | ||
| Protein | 91.1 g | 182% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1319 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1017 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
