5.0 from 15 votes
Monte Cristo Sandwich
This Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe features deli ham and turkey and slices of Swiss cheese piled on white bread with raspberry jam. The sandwich is dipped in egg then cooked until golden brown. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 529 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 lices hearty white bread
- 8 lices deli ham
- 8 lices deli turkey
- 8 lices Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- butter for greasing the pan
- powdered sugar for dusting optional
- Maple syrup or additional raspberry jam for dipping optional
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!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
529kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
157mg
(52%)
Sodium
1207mg
(50%)
Potassium
369mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
451IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
469mg
(47%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 529
% 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.