Monte Cristo Sandwich
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
1174 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Description
This sandwich starts with white bread slices trimmed of crusts to create a uniform, soft base. Each sandwich is built by spreading yellow mustard and mayonnaise on bread slices, layering Swiss cheese with ham, topped by another slice of bread, then layering turkey and more cheese before the final bread slice seals it. The sandwich stack is pressed firmly to compact the layers.
The assembled sandwiches are dipped carefully into a seasoned egg and milk mixture, ensuring thorough coating without sogginess. Then they are cooked slowly in butter over low heat until the outside develops a golden brown crust and the cheeses melt inside. The cooked sandwich provides a contrast of crispy exterior with warm, soft, savory layers within.
To serve, the sandwich can be dusted lightly with powdered sugar and paired with warm strawberry jam or maple syrup for a sweet and savory flavor combination. This elevates the sandwich beyond typical deli sandwiches by adding a playful balance of tastes.
Ingredients
- 6 lices white bread sturdy
- 2 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 4 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 4 lices swiss cheese
- 4 lices ham
- 4 lices turkey
- 4 egg
- 1/2 c. milk
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp powdered sugar optional
- strawberry jam optional
- maple syrup optional
Instructions
- On a cutting board slice the crust off the slices of bread.
- 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.
- Next you will need to press the sandwich using the bottom of a frying pan or cutting board.
- In a small bowl whisk together eggs, milk, and salt and pepper. Carefully dip each sandwich into mixture.
- 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.
- Remove from pan and dust with powdered sugar if desired. You can also serve this with warm strawberry jam or maple syrup.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1174 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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