Monte Cristo Sandwich
Indulgent Monte Cristo Sandwich with layers of ham, turkey, and gooey cheese, dusted with powdered sugar and served with jam.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of ham
- 2 slices of turkey or chicken
- 2 slices of cheese (Swiss or Gruyere)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for frying
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Jelly or jam (for serving)
Instructions
- Assemble the Sandwich: Begin by layering the ham, turkey, and cheese neatly between two slices of your favorite bread.
- Whisk Your Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Sandwich: Carefully dip your assembled sandwich into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides well.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a generous pat of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry Until Golden: Fry the sandwich until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melty, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve with a Sweet Touch: Once perfectly cooked, dust with powdered sugar and serve with your choice of jelly or jam on the side.
Notes
Use sturdy bread for best results and feel free to experiment with different cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 400mg
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