Monte Cristo Sandwich
A savory Monte Cristo sandwich filled with ham, turkey, and cheese, cooked in a French toast style.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices white bread
- 1/2 pound deli ham, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound deli turkey, thinly sliced
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Raspberry jam for serving
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs and milk in a shallow dish.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Assemble the sandwiches by layering bread, cheese, ham, mayonnaise, turkey, cheese, and another slice of bread.
- Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture and place in the skillet.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
- Serve dusted with powdered sugar and with raspberry jam on the side.
Notes
This recipe is a variation of the classic Monte Cristo, using a lighter cooking method by grilling instead of frying. It’s perfect for brunch or lunch. You can also use Gruyère or Provolone cheese for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100
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