Monte Cristo Sandwich (Ham Cheese French Toast)
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Monte Cristo Sandwich (Ham Cheese French Toast)
Description
This Monte Cristo Sandwich begins by whisking eggs with milk and salt for the batter. Two slices of bread are spread with mayonnaise, then layered with slices of ham and gruyere cheese, topped with two more bread slices pressed firmly to enclose the filling. The sandwich is briefly dipped on each side in the egg mixture to coat.
Cooking in a buttered skillet over medium heat, the sandwich is pressed down and fried until the outside reaches a deep golden brown, and the cheese inside melts. The press ensures even toasting and helps the sandwich hold together. The result balances crisp bread with warm ham and creamy melted cheese inside.
This sandwich is best served hot immediately after cooking to enjoy its contrasting textures and melted filling. It can be made with artisan bread like sourdough or standard sandwich bread, yielding subtle differences in crust crunch and cheese proportion.
Ingredients
- 4 lices bread Note 1, of choice
- 1 egg large or 2 small eggs
- 1 tbsp milk
- salt
- 2 tsp mayonnaise (I like whole egg mayo)
- 2 - 4 lices gruyere cheese (or other grated or sliced melting cheese of choice)
- ham sliced or shaved, or turkey
- 1 - 2 tbsp butter unsalted
Instructions
- Lightly whisk egg, milk and a generous pinch of salt in a flat bowl.
- Spread 2 slices of bread with mayonnaise.
- Top with ham, then cheese, then sandwich with remaining slices of bread. Press down firmly.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Dip each side of the sandwiches briefly in the egg mixture, then place in skillet.
- Cook the first side, pressing down with an egg flip, for 3 minutes or until deep golden brown.
- Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes, pressing down firmly with the egg flip, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately, while hot!
Notes
- Artisan breads like sourdough create a crunchier crust, while sandwich bread offers more soft, gooey cheese and ham.
- This recipe is suitable for special occasions or indulgent meals, as calorie counting is not prioritized here.
- Nutrition is calculated for one sandwich made with typical white sandwich bread.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 176g | |
| Calories | 442cal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 31.7g | 11% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 48% |
| Fat | 25.1g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4g | 57% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1234mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% |
| Sugar | 4.9g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 550IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 520mg | 52% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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