Monte Cristo Sandwich
A delightful combination of savory turkey and ham, layered with Swiss cheese and fried to golden perfection, finished with a hint of sweetness from powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (white or whole wheat)
- 2 slices of ham
- 2 slices of turkey
- 2 slices of Swiss cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for frying
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Jelly or jam (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Assemble the sandwich: Layer the ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese between the two slices of bread to create a sandwich.
- Create the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Heat the skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a good pat of butter, letting it melt until bubbly.
- Dip the sandwich: Carefully dip the sandwich in the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are nicely coated.
- Fry to golden perfection: Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Finish with a sweet touch: Once cooked to perfection, remove from the skillet, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with jelly or jam if desired.
Notes
Serve alongside fresh fruit or a light salad for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 280mg
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