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Monte Cristo Sandwich with Cranberry Jam
A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 1964 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
cranberry jam
- 6 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- pinch salt
- 2 lices hearty white bread or sourdough
- 2 ounces sliced deli ham
- 2 ounces sliced deli turkey
- 2 lices Swiss cheese
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup whole milk or half&half
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Cranberry jam: Place all ingredients into a small saucepan and stir together. Place over medium-low heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring frequently, or until mixture is thick and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- For the sandwich: Place bread slices onto a clean surface and top with deli ham. Top ham with a slice of cheese, followed by the turkey and remaining slice of cheese. Finish with the remaining slice of bread and gently press together. In a shallow baking dish whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Place butter in a skillet and melt over medium to medium-high heat. Dip sandwich into the egg batter, both sides, and quickly but carefully transfer to the hot skillet.
- Cook sandwich for 4 to 5 minutes or until toasted and golden brown, flip and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Carefully pick the sandwich up and quickly sear all the edges (crust) of the sandwich. Transfer to a cutting board and allow sandwich to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Cut sandwich in half and serve with a side of cranberry jam and Negra Modelo.
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Notes
- Makes 1 sandwich + 1 1/2 cups jam
Nutrition Information
Calories
1964kcal
(98%)
Carbohydrates
265g
(88%)
Protein
70g
(140%)
Fat
74g
(114%)
Saturated Fat
39g
(195%)
Cholesterol
745mg
(248%)
Sodium
3509mg
(146%)
Potassium
1099mg
(31%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
171g
(342%)
Vitamin A
2435IU
(49%)
Vitamin C
80mg
(89%)
Calcium
595mg
(60%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1964
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1964kcal | 98% |
| Carbohydrates | 265g | 88% |
| Protein | 70g | 140% |
| Fat | 74g | 114% |
| Saturated Fat | 39g | 195% |
| Cholesterol | 745mg | 248% |
| Sodium | 3509mg | 146% |
| Potassium | 1099mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 171g | 342% |
| Vitamin A | 2435IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 595mg | 60% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.