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Monte Cristo Sandwich
Monte Cristo Sandwich: This delightful twist on the classic features layers of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese nestled between slices of egg-dipped bread, fried to golden perfection. It's served with a dusting of powdered sugar and a side of raspberry or strawberry jam.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 643 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 4 lices white bread
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 lices ham
- 4 lices turkey
- 4 lices Swiss cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- powdered sugar for serving
- raspberry jam or strawberry jam, for serving
Instructions
- Spread Dijon mustard over two slices of bread. Layer each with two slices of ham, two slices of turkey, and two slices of Swiss cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread to form sandwiches.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are well coated. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Cut each sandwich in half. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with raspberry or strawberry jam on the side.
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Notes
- Bread Choice: Thick-sliced bread like brioche or challah works best for holding up to the egg mixture and frying process.
- Adjust the Sweetness: If you prefer a less sweet version, reduce the powdered sugar or choose a less sweet jam like blackberry or blueberry.
- Cheese Variations: While Swiss cheese is traditional, feel free to try Gruyere or Emmental cheese.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
643kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
229mg
(76%)
Sodium
1248mg
(52%)
Potassium
476mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
825IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
480mg
(48%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 643
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 643kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 229mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 1248mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 476mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 825IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 480mg | 48% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.