Monte Cristo Breakfast Sandwich
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5
Monte Cristo Breakfast Sandwich
Description
The Monte Cristo Breakfast Sandwich features layers of sliced Black Forest ham, a fried egg with spread-out whites, and Swiss cheese sandwiched between bread smeared with cream cheese. The entire sandwich is dipped into a mixture of eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla, which acts as a French toast batter. Cooking the coated sandwich in a skillet over medium heat develops a set, slightly sweet egg crust that contrasts with the salty ham and creamy cheese inside.
The sandwich is hearty and suitable for breakfast or brunch, offering sweet and savory flavors with a texture ranging from creamy cheese to the soft, custard-like outside. The use of dense wheat bread helps hold the fillings and moisture without falling apart during cooking. Powdered sugar and raspberry jam typically accompany this sandwich to add an additional sweetness and tartness balance.
This recipe is useful for those who appreciate a rich, composed breakfast sandwich prepared on a stovetop. It works well served immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm melted cheese and the crisp egg-coated bread exterior.
Ingredients
- 2 egg
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- 4 Wheat bread any dense wheat bread works well, artisan, sliced
- 2 Tablespoons cream cheese
- 3 lices Black Forest ham deli turkey, or both, deli sliced
- 2 egg fried (middles poked and spread out so the eggs lay flat
- 2 lices swiss cheese
- powdered sugar
- raspberry jam or any jam you like
Instructions
- Mix eggs, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla together with a fork and pour into a shallow dish.
- Spread a good amount of cream cheese on each slice of bread. Add the ham and turkey, a fried egg, and a slice of Swiss cheese to one slice of bread and top with another slice of bread making a sandwich.
- Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture and turn it over so the entire outside of the sandwich is coated in the egg mixture.
- Cook on a skillet or in a frying pan over medium heat as if you were making French toast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 622 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 622kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 398mg | 133% |
| Sodium | 963mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 528mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 950IU | 19% |
| Calcium | 411mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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