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Monte Cristo Sandwich

Grilled sandwich with ham, turkey and cheese that's dipped in an egg batter and pan fried. Top it with a dusting powdered sugar and jam.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 1174 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 lices sturdy white bread
  • 2 Tbsp yellow mustard
  • 4 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 4 lices Swiss cheese
  • 4 lices ham
  • 4 lices turkey
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp powdered sugar optional
  • strawberry jam optional
  • maple syrup optional

Instructions

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  1. On a cutting board slice the crust off the slices of bread.
  2. To build the sandwiches spread mustard and mayonnaise on two slices of bread. Top those two slices of bread with a slice of cheese and then 2 slices of ham on each slice of bread. Top the ham on each slice with another piece of bread. Then add 2 slices of turkey and another slice of cheese. Top with final piece of bread.
  3. Next you will need to press the sandwich using the bottom of a frying pan or cutting board.
  4. In a small bowl whisk together eggs, milk, and salt and pepper. Carefully dip each sandwich into mixture.
  5. Preheat skillet over low heat and add butter. Melt butter in skillet then add the sandwich. Cook the first side 4-6 minutes or until golden brown, flip and cook an additional 4-5 minutes or until cooked through and cheese is melted.
  6. Remove from pan and dust with powdered sugar if desired. You can also serve this with warm strawberry jam or maple syrup.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1174kcal (59%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 55g (110%) Fat 82g (126%) Saturated Fat 35g (175%) Cholesterol 510mg (170%) Sodium 1874mg (78%) Potassium 589mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 1756IU (35%) Calcium 777mg (78%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1174

% Daily Value*

Calories 1174kcal 59%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 55g 110%
Fat 82g 126%
Saturated Fat 35g 175%
Cholesterol 510mg 170%
Sodium 1874mg 78%
Potassium 589mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 1756IU 35%
Calcium 777mg 78%
Iron 5mg 28%

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