monte cristo sandwich

Name: Monte Cristo Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup(s) whole or 2% milk; 1/8 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 tablespoon(s) mayonnaise; 4 slice(s) white bread (like brioche or challah); 2 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard; 4 slice(s) Swiss cheese; 4 slice(s) ham; 4 slice(s) turkey breast; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 tablespoon(s) powdered sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) strawberry jam

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Aug 27, 2024

This classic Monte Cristo sandwich is ham, turkey, and cheese layered between bread, then dipped in an egg mixture and fried. For extra flavor, serve with raspberry preserves for dipping. The Monte Cristo sandwich can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

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This delicious Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe features ham, turkey, and Swiss Cheese between two slices of white bread dipped in egg batter and fried golden brown in a skillet.

prep time 5 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1/4 cup whole or 2% milk
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 slices white bread (like brioche or challah)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices ham
4 slices turkey breast
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
2 tablespoons strawberry jam

How To Make monte cristo sandwich

Step 1

In a wide bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, nutmeg, and salt together.

Step 2

Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on 2 bread slices and 1 tablespoon mustard on the other 2 bread slices. Place one piece of Swiss cheese on each slice of bread covered with mustard. Layer each mayonnaise slice with 2 slices ham and 2 slices turkey. Bring the pieces of bread together to form 2 full sandwiches. Using a cutting board, gently compress the sandwich a bit.
Step 3

Now melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides.
Step 4

Add the sandwich to the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides. Cover the pan with a loose piece of aluminum foil to make sure the cheese melts, and any egg mixture cooks through.
Step 5

If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with a side of strawberry or raspberry jam.
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