Monte Cristo Sandwich
A delicious Monte Cristo sandwich combining savory ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese with a sweet twist of powdered sugar and jelly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (white or ham)
- 2 slices of ham
- 2 slices of turkey or chicken
- 2 slices of Swiss cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for frying
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Jelly (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Build your sandwich by layering the ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese between the slices of bread.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl until combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter.
- Dip the sandwich in the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Sauté in the skillet until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
- Serve with jelly on the side for a sweet contrast.
Notes
Make sure not to over-soak the bread. Use high-quality butter for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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