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monte cristo sandwich

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

This classic Monte Cristo sandwich is ham, turkey, and cheese layered between bread, then dipped in an egg mixture and fried. For extra flavor, serve with raspberry preserves for dipping. The Monte Cristo sandwich can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For monte cristo sandwich

  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1/4 c
    whole or 2% milk
  • 1/8 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    mayonnaise
  • 4 slice
    white bread (like brioche or challah)
  • 2 Tbsp
    Dijon mustard
  • 4 slice
    Swiss cheese
  • 4 slice
    ham
  • 4 slice
    turkey breast
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    strawberry jam

How To Make monte cristo sandwich

  • 1
    In a wide bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, nutmeg, and salt together.
  • 2
    Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on 2 bread slices and 1 tablespoon mustard on the other 2 bread slices. Place one piece of Swiss cheese on each slice of bread covered with mustard. Layer each mayonnaise slice with 2 slices ham and 2 slices turkey. Bring the pieces of bread together to form 2 full sandwiches. Using a cutting board, gently compress the sandwich a bit.
  • 3
    Now melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides.
  • 4
    Add the sandwich to the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides. Cover the pan with a loose piece of aluminum foil to make sure the cheese melts, and any egg mixture cooks through.
  • 5
    If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with a side of strawberry or raspberry jam.
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