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Meatless Monte Cristo
A Monte Cristo for the meatless bunch. Smoked cheddar and Swiss melted between layers of egg-battered bread, and then fried until golden brown and perfectly melty. And then it's served with strawberry jam. Yes, seriously!
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 800 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Snacks , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 slices Artisan sourdough bread
- 2 ounces smoked cheddar cheese thinly sliced
- 3 ounces Swiss cheese thinly sliced
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Confectioner's sugar and strawberry jam for serving
Instructions
- Lay two pieces of bread flat and place the cheese slices on top, keeping the cheese inside the border of the bread. Top each with a second slice of bread.
- In a flat 8x8 baking dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, salt, and nutmeg.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. One at a time, carefully set the sandwiches in the batter for a couple of seconds each, then turn once to coat the other side. Transfer to the skillet, taking care to hold the sandwiches together.
- Cook the sandwiches until the cheese begins to melt and the bread turns golden, 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwiches over and use a spatula to gently press them down, concentrating on the edges to help seal them a bit. Cook until the second side is browned and the cheese is completely melted.
- Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board and cut them in half. Set on plates and dust lightly with confectioner's sugar, if desired. Serve with strawberry jam for dipping.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
800kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
252mg
(84%)
Sodium
1286mg
(54%)
Potassium
341mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1116IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
670mg
(67%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 800
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 800kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 252mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 1286mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 341mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1116IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 670mg | 67% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.