Description
Indulge in the classic Monte Cristo Sandwich, a delightful combination of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese sandwiched between golden, eggy bread slices. This sweet and savory dish is a perfect blend of flavors, served with a light dusting of powdered sugar and a side of raspberry or strawberry jam.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 8 slices white sandwich bread
Filling:
- 4 slices ham
- 4 slices turkey
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
Egg Mixture:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- powdered sugar for dusting
- raspberry or strawberry jam for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Sandwiches: Layer ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese between slices of bread to make 4 sandwiches.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk together eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Cook the Sandwiches: Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, then cook in a skillet with butter until golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Dust sandwiches with powdered sugar and serve warm with jam on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try brioche bread or add honey to the egg mixture.
- The jam provides a sweet contrast to the savory sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 970 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
