5 from 48 votes
Monte Cristo Sandwich (Ham Cheese French Toast)
The Monte Cristo Sandwich sandwiches ham and melted gruyere (or other melting cheese) between slices of bread spread with mayonnaise, then dips the whole sandwich in egg and milk before pan-frying until golden brown and crisp. This method yields a rich, savory French toast sandwich with a crunchy exterior and gooey cheese center.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
442 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442
% 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.