Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe
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Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe
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French Toast meets a meaty grilled cheese sandwich in this classic brunch indulgence.This Monte Cristo Sandwich recipe is sweet and savory comfort food at its best! Great for using leftover holiday turkey or ham.
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Ingredients
- 3 lices farmhouse white sandwich bread, brioche, or challah (approx. 1/2-inch thick slices)
- 2-1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided (I use European-style, such as Kerrygold or Plugra)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup red currant jelly or seedless raspberry jam , plus 1 teaspoon, divided
- 2 lices Swiss cheese or shredded Gruyere (2 ounces)
- 2 lices ham (2 ounces)
- 2 lices turkey (2 ounces)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- pinch kosher salt
- pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- confectioner's sugar , for dusting
Instructions
- Soften 1 tablespoon of butter and very lightly butter one side of two slices of the bread, and both sides of the third slice of bread. Spread Dijon mustard onto the unbuttered side of one slice of bread, and 1 teaspoon of jam or jelly onto the unbuttered side of the final slice.
- Assemble sandwich in the following order: 1 ounce/slice of Swiss/Gruyere on top of the Dijon, followed by the ham, the slice of fully buttered bread, turkey, 1 ounce/slice of Swiss/Gruyere, and the remaining slice of bread, jelly side down. Trim crusts, if desired.
- Loosely wrap the sandwich with plastic wrap and weigh it down with a grill press or skillet for 3-5 minutes.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together egg, milk, salt, and nutmeg. Dip sandwich into the egg mixture, until some of the liquid absorbs into the bread, but it isn't falling apart.
- Melt together vegetable oil and remaining butter over medium heat (350 degrees F) in a skillet (I like to use cast iron). Cook 3-4 minutes per side, until sandwich is golden and cheese is melted. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Heat remaining jam or jelly in a small saucepan or microwave until warmed. Dust sandwich with confectioner's sugar, slice in half, and serve with jelly on the side.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1382kcal
(69%)
Carbohydrates
111g
(37%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
80g
(123%)
Saturated Fat
45g
(225%)
Cholesterol
521mg
(174%)
Sodium
1456mg
(61%)
Potassium
445mg
(13%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
2160IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
7.5mg
(8%)
Calcium
582mg
(58%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1sandwich
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1382 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1382kcal | 69% |
| Carbohydrates | 111g | 37% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 80g | 123% |
| Saturated Fat | 45g | 225% |
| Cholesterol | 521mg | 174% |
| Sodium | 1456mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 445mg | 9% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 2160IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 7.5mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 582mg | 58% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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