Monte Cristo Sandwich
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Monte Cristo Sandwich
Description
This Monte Cristo Sandwich features a triple-layer construction with mayonnaise and optional mustard spread on the bread, slices of Swiss cheese, ham, and turkey. The sandwich is gently pressed and trimmed to seal the layers, then dipped thoroughly in a seasoned egg and milk mixture. It is cooked over low heat in butter until the bread crisps and the cheese melts.
The sweet contrast from powdered sugar sprinkled on top and strawberry jam served alongside adds a classic balance to the savory meats and cheese. The sandwich offers a warm, richness and a mix of textures from the crisp bread crust to the tender melted cheese and meats inside.
Ingredients
- 6 lices white bread
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 lices swiss cheese
- 4 lices ham or leftover ham, deli
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard optional
- 4 lices turkey or leftover turkey, deli sliced
- ½ cup milk
- 4 egg
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar optional
Instructions
- Place 2 slices of bread on a cutting board. Spread mayonnaise on each slice of bread. Top with a slice of cheese, and 2 slices of ham. Add the second slice of bread and spread with a little bit of mustard if desired. Add 2 slices of turkey and a slice of cheese. Add the 3rd piece of bread.
- Using a cutting board or the bottom of a frying pan, gently press the sandwich. Cut off crusts (to help seal the sandwich).
- In a small bowl mix together milk, eggs and salt & pepper until combined. Dip sandwich into egg mixture.
- Preheat skillet over low heat and add butter. Add sandwich and cook 4-6 minutes. Flip and cook 4-5 minutes more or until cooked through and melted.
- Dust with powdered sugar if using. Serve warm with strawberry jam.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1167 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1167 | 58% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 82g | 126% |
| Saturated Fat | 35g | 175% |
| Cholesterol | 510mg | 170% |
| Sodium | 1760mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 568mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 1755IU | 35% |
| Calcium | 768mg | 77% |
| Iron | 5.1mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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