5 from 60 votes
Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe
The Monte Cristo Sandwich combines layers of Swiss cheese, ham, turkey, and flavorful touches of Dijon mustard and red currant jelly between soft farmhouse white bread or brioche. The sandwich is dipped in an egg mixture seasoned with nutmeg, then pan-fried in a butter and vegetable oil blend until golden brown. This results in a rich and savory sandwich with a crisp, slightly custardy exterior and melted cheese inside.
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 approx. 1/2-inch thick slices, or brioche or challah
- 2-1/2 tablespoons butter divided (I use European-style, such as Kerrygold or Plugra, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup Red currant jelly plus 1 teaspoon, divided, or seedless raspberry jam
- 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
- confectioners 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.
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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
(9%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
2160IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
7.5mg
(8%)
Calcium
582mg
(58%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 sandwich
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.