Monte Cristo Sandwich
A delightful blend of savory ham, turkey, and melted cheese, the Monte Cristo sandwich is dusted with powdered sugar and served with a side of jelly for a sweet and salty treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread
- 2 slices of ham
- 2 slices of turkey
- 4 slices of cheese (Swiss or American)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for frying
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Jelly or jam (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Whisk the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Layer the ingredients: Lay out two slices of bread and layer with ham, turkey, and cheese.
- Complete the sandwich: Sandwich with the remaining slices of bread, pressing down slightly.
- Heat the skillet: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
- Coat the sandwiches: Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- Sizzle to perfection: Cook sandwiches in the skillet until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve hot and enjoy: Dust with powdered sugar and serve with jelly or jam.
Notes
Use day-old bread for better absorption of the egg mixture and feel free to experiment with different types of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 200mg