5 from 39 votes
Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe
The Monte Cristo Sandwich combines layers of ham, Gruyère cheese, and a Dijon mayonnaise spread between slices of bread, dipped in an egg and milk batter, then pan-fried to a golden brown crust. It is traditionally served dusted with powdered sugar and accompanied by a tart jam such as red currant or raspberry, balancing savory and sweet flavors in one sandwich.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
847 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 3 egg large
- ½ cup milk whole
- 8 lices bread of good quality
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cups gruyere cheese shredded
- 12 ham thick slices
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- powdered sugar
- red currant jam or raspberry jam
Instructions
- In a shallow large bowl or a pie tin, whisk together the eggs and milk to make an egg batter. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Place 4 slices of sandwich bread down on a cookie sheet tray lined with parchment paper, or a large serving dish or platter.
- Evenly spread on the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard onto the slices of bread.
- Next, evenly layer on the cheese and ham and then place on the top slice of bread.
- Add the butter to a very large frying pan over low to medium heat and then dip a sandwich one at a time on all sides in the egg batter.
- Place the sandwiches into the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown all around. Also, stand the sandwiches up and brown on the slice sides.
- Remove sandwiches, garnish with powdered sugar and serve alongside jam or jelly.
- Chef Notes:
Cup of Yum
Notes
- For best flavor, serve the sandwich fresh; it can be kept warm up to 1 hour in a 200°F oven if needed.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat in a pan with butter or in the oven to retain crispness; microwaving is not recommended.
- Any good sandwich bread works; sourdough or brioche are good alternatives.
- Gruyère cheese can be substituted with Swiss cheese if unavailable.
- To ensure melted cheese, after pan frying, bake at 325°F for 5-7 minutes if desired.
- Serve with powdered sugar and your choice of jam or jelly such as red currant or raspberry for traditional contrast.
- Leftover turkey can be added for a variation on the classic filling.
Nutrition Information
Calories
847kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
59g
(91%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
(59%)
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
203mg
(68%)
Sodium
1467mg
(61%)
Potassium
391mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
1074IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
724mg
(72%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 847
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 847kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 59g | 91% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 203mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 1467mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 391mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 1074IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 724mg | 72% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.