Monte Cristo Sandwich
A classic Monte Cristo sandwich made with layers of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese, coated in egg and fried to a golden brown, served with powdered sugar and jam.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (white or whole wheat)
- 2 slices of ham
- 2 slices of turkey or chicken
- 2 slices of Swiss cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for frying
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Jelly or jam (for serving)
Instructions
- Assemble the sandwich by placing one slice of bread on a surface. Layer with ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese, then top with the second slice of bread.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little butter, letting it melt and coat the pan.
- Dip the sandwich in the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated generously.
- Cook the sandwich in the skillet until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from the skillet, let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with jelly or jam.
Notes
For a heartier sandwich, add fresh spinach, sliced tomatoes, or avocado. For a lactose-free version, use almond or oat milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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