Description
The Monte Cristo Sandwich is a deliciously unique blend of a French toast and a ham and cheese sandwich. Typically dusted with powdered sugar and served with raspberry preserves, it offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it a favorite for brunch or a luxurious lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of white bread
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 4 slices of turkey
- 4 slices of ham
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Raspberry preserves for serving
Instructions
- Assemble each sandwich with a slice of Swiss cheese, turkey, and ham between two slices of bread.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Fry the sandwiches in the skillet, turning once, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, dusted with powdered sugar and accompanied by raspberry preserves
Notes
- For a less sweet option, omit the powdered sugar or use less.
- Ensure the skillet is not too hot to prevent the sandwich from burning before the cheese melts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 560 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1170 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg