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Monte Cristo Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Monte Cristo Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are deliciously stuffed with fried ham, crispy bacon, cranberry jam, and cheese and topped with perfectly runny eggs.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 481 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pack cubed ham
  • 6 slices Bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4 slices white sandwich bread
  • 2 tablespoons mayo
  • 2 tablespoons cranberry jam optional
  • 6 slices American cheese
  • 1/2 cup gruyere cheese shredded
  • 2 large eggs
  • salt and pepper
Garnish:
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. Place a cast iron skillet over high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the sliced bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. Note: You don't have to add any oil to the skillet; the bacon releases its own fat and cooks in it. If you are NOT using bacon when making this recipe, add one tablespoon of canola oil to the skillet before adding the ham.
  3. Discard half the bacon fat and add the cubed ham to the skillet. If the ham has some water from the packaging, use paper towels to absorb it. Otherwise, it will make cooking messy when added to the hot bacon fat. You can also discard the bacon fat and cook the ham in 1 tablespoon canola oil. Cook for about 4-5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. Discard the remaining bacon fat (if used) and wipe the cast iron skillet clean. Place it back on the stove on medium heat.
  5. Smoother two slices of bread with mayo on one side and set aside.
  6. Smoother two slices of bread with cranberry jam on one side and set aside.
  7. Once the skillet is hot, add one tablespoon of butter and melt it.
  8. Add one slice of bread topped with mayo to the skillet and mayo side up.
  9. Top with three slices of American cheese, followed by about 1/4 cup of cooked ham, 1/4 cup of cooked bacon, and 1/4 cup of shredded gruyere cheese.
  10. Top with a slice of bread smothered with cranberry jam, cranberry jam side down.
  11. Press the sandwich slightly. Cook for a few minutes, careful not to burn.
  12. Gently flip on the other side and cook for a few more minutes, pressing slightly.
  13. You can also cook the sandwiches on the grill or grill press.
  14. Remove the sandwich from the skillet and crack an egg onto the hot skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Fry for about 2 minutes. The yolk should be runny while the white cooks. Watch the egg closely so you cook it to the desired consistency.
  15. Place the sandwich on a plate and top it with the runny egg.
  16. Garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh, chopped parsley.
  17. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 0g Calories 481kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 156mg (52%) Sodium 1009mg (42%) Potassium 179mg (5%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 645IU (13%) Calcium 578mg (58%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 481

% Daily Value*

Serving 0g
Calories 481kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 1009mg 42%
Potassium 179mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 645IU 13%
Calcium 578mg 58%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.