Monte Cristo Sandwich
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 sandwiches
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Calories
529 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Description
This Monte Cristo Sandwich layers hearty white bread with deli ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese, then spreads raspberry jam on the bread to add a fruity sweetness. The sandwich is dipped into a mixture of eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, which gives a custardy coating during pan-frying. Cooking in butter creates a crisp, golden crust while melting the cheese inside.
The combination of savory meats and melted cheese balances with the sweetness of the jam and the subtle warmth of cinnamon in the batter. Dusting the finished sandwich with powdered sugar enhances this sweet-savory contrast. It is typically served warm and can be accompanied by maple syrup or additional jam for dipping.
This sandwich is best enjoyed freshly cooked to retain the crispy exterior and gooey interior textures. The preparation involves careful dipping to coat without sogginess and moderate heat to ensure thorough cooking without burning.
Ingredients
- 8 lices white bread hearty
- 8 lices ham deli
- 8 lices turkey deli style
- 8 lices swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam
- 2 egg large
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- butter for greasing the pan
- powdered sugar optional, for dusting
- maple syrup optional, or additional raspberry jam for dipping
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Lay out the slices of bread on a clean surface.
- Spread a thin layer of raspberry jam on one side of each bread slice.
- Place 2 slices of ham, 2 slices of turkey, and 2 slices of Swiss cheese on four of the bread slices with the jam.
- Top each sandwich with another bread slice, jam side down, to complete the sandwiches.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides evenly. Allow any excess egg mixture to drip off.
- Carefully place the dipped sandwiches onto the preheated skillet or griddle.
- Cook each side for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the sandwiches from the heat and let them cool slightly.
- Optional: Dust the sandwiches with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness.
- Serve the Monte Cristo sandwiches warm with maple syrup or additional raspberry jam for dipping, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 529 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 529kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1207mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 451IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 469mg | 47% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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