How To Make Monte Cristo
Level up your sandwich game with this Monte Cristo recipe. Slices of cheese, ham, and turkey in egg-dipped, pan-fried bread make for the perfect lunch.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 6sliceswhite bread
- 4tbspmayonnaise
- 4slicesswiss cheese
- 4slicesham
- 2tspyellow mustardoptional
- 4slicesturkey
- ½cupmilk
- 4eggs
- 4tbspbutter
- 2tbsppowdered sugaroptional
Instructions
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Place 2 slices of bread on a cutting board. Spread mayonnaise on each slice of bread. Top with a slice of cheese, and 2 slices of ham.
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Add the second slice of bread and spread with a little bit of mustard if desired. Add 2 slices of turkey and a slice of cheese. Add the 3rd piece of bread.
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Using a cutting board or the bottom of a frying pan, gently press the sandwich. Cut off crusts (to help seal the sandwich).
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In a small bowl, mix together milk, eggs, and salt & pepper until combined. Dip sandwich into the egg mixture.
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Preheat skillet over low heat and add butter. Add sandwich and cook for 4 to 6 minutes.
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Flip and cook for 4 to 5 minutes more or until cooked through and melted.
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Dust with powdered sugar if using. Serve warm with strawberry jam.
Nutrition
- Calories: 1362.92kcal
- Fat: 87.82g
- Saturated Fat: 36.36g
- Trans Fat: 1.09g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 25.25g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 20.64g
- Carbohydrates: 59.55g
- Fiber: 4.41g
- Sugar: 17.28g
- Protein: 81.48g
- Cholesterol: 596.98mg
- Sodium: 1673.88mg
- Calcium: 716.85mg
- Potassium: 930.01mg
- Iron: 6.71mg
- Vitamin A: 510.57µg
- Vitamin C: 2.43mg
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