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Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories: 1382 kcal
Course: Lunch , Brunch
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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. 
  3. Loosely wrap the sandwich with plastic wrap and weigh it down with a grill press or skillet for 3-5 minutes.
  4. 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. 
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.