monte cristo sandwich

Name: Monte Cristo Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 slice(s) butter bread or wheat bread; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon(s) milk; 1 tablespoon(s) butter; 4 slice(s) deli ham; 2 slice(s) american cheese; 3 tablespoon(s) sugar free pancake/waffle syrup

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Louis Tanguay

Londonderry, NH

Updated on Sep 10, 2017

This simple version of a forgotten "Classic" Sandwich is one of my favorites in the morning. The choice of bread, Deli Ham, Cheese, and Sugar Free Syrup, make this a versatile preparation as well as a healthier alternative if desired.

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Grilled Monte Cristo Sandwich with Sugar Free Syrup.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 4 Min

method Griddle

yield 1 (Or more)

Ingredients

2 slices butter bread or wheat bread
1 large egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon butter
4 slices deli ham
2 slices american cheese
3 tablespoons sugar free pancake/waffle syrup

How To Make monte cristo sandwich

Step 1

Melt butter in small nonstick skillet on medium heat.

Step 2

In a small bowl, add egg and milk and whisk briefly. Set aside.
Step 3

Place ham and cheese in between the slices of bread and spread butter on the outside of the slices before dipping the sandwich in the egg wash.
Step 4

Soak in the egg wash turning to coat both sides of sandwich well.Grill for 2 minutes per side. (3 minutes if darker surfaces are desired.)
Step 5

Remove from skillet and cut into 2 wedges. Serve with Sugar Free Syrup, dipping wedges as you eat. Enjoy!
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