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Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe
Elevate your sandwich game with the Monte Cristo Sandwich, a gourmet delight blending rich Gruyère, savory ham, and mustard, nestled in egg-dipped bread, dusting with powdered sugar and raspberry jam.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 801 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
European
Ingredients
- 4 slices white bread
- 6 ounces gruyere cheese shredded
- 6 ounces thinly sliced ham
- 2 teaspoons stone ground or dijon mustard
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 tablespoons butter
- powdered sugar and raspberry jam for serving
Instructions
- Lay a slice of bread on a cutting board and top with one-quarter (1 1/2 ounces) of the shredded cheese. Place half of the ham (3 ounces) on top of the cheese and smear with 1 teaspoon of mustard. Top with another quarter of the cheese, then a second piece of bread. Repeat with the remaining bread, cheese, meat, and mustard to form a second sandwich.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Mix the beaten eggs, milk, and vanilla in a shallow bowl. Use both hands to pick up a completed sandwich and dip both sides into the egg mixture.
- Add the soaked sandwich to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and repeat the dipping and grilling process with the second sandwich. Slice each sandwich on the diagonal. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with a side of jam.
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Notes
- Store any leftover Monte Cristo sandwiches in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped in aluminum foil, or placed in an airtight container. They'll stay good for up to 2 days. Freezing isn't recommended as the bread may become soggy when thawed.
- To reheat, place them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
801kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
56g
(112%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
317mg
(106%)
Sodium
2021mg
(84%)
Potassium
526mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1147IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
1070mg
(107%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 801
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 801kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 317mg | 106% |
| Sodium | 2021mg | 84% |
| Potassium | 526mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1147IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1070mg | 107% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.