Monte Cristo Sandwich
Monte Cristo Sandwich is usually a ham and cheese sandwich, although it can be made with other meats, then dipped in an egg batter and fried.
Servings: 4 Sandwiches
Calories: 732kcal
Ingredients
- 8 slices Texas toast
- 12 slices turkey
- 12 slices ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 6 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoon butter, divided
- mayonnaise
- Dijon mustard
- powdered sugar
- raspberry jam or maple syrup, optional
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk together, set aside.
- Spread desired about of mayonnaise on 4 slices of bread and Dijon mustard on the other 4 slices.
- Place 3 slices of turkey, one slice of cheese, and 3 slices of ham on the mayo slice of bread and cover with the mustard bread.
- Repeat for all 4 sandwiches.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Take one sandwich, at a time, and dip into egg batter, then flip over to coat the other side (like you would for French toast).
- Place sandwich into frying pan and cook until done, flip over and cook other side.
- Remove from pan, place on a plate and continue cooking all of the remaining sandwiches, adding the remaining tablespoon of butter between cooking, as needed.
- Serve warm, dust with powdered sugar and serve with raspberry jam or maple syrup.
Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate for up to two days in an airtight container or resealable sandwich bag.
- Reheat in a skillet with butter over medium-low heat until heated through, flipping once.
- Bake sandwiches at 350 degrees for about six minutes.
- Microwave individual sandwiches for about 30 seconds. This is a last resort for quick meals.
- I use Texas toast for its sturdiness. If you choose another bread, ensure it's thick-cut so it can withstand the cooking process.
- Soak your sandwiches just long enough for the egg mixture to penetrate the bread a bit. You don't want it to get soggy and fall apart.
- Add a bit of vanilla to the egg mixture for a true French toast flavor.
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Nutrition
Calories: 732kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 333mg | Sodium: 1592mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 697IU | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 14mg