Description
A delicious Monte Cristo Sandwich recipe that combines ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese, dipped in a sweet egg mixture and fried to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread (white or whole wheat)
- 4 ounces sliced ham
- 4 ounces sliced turkey or chicken
- 4 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Jelly or jam for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by assembling the sandwiches. Layer 2 slices of bread with ham, turkey (or chicken), and Swiss cheese. Top with another slice of bread to create a sandwich. Repeat for the remaining ingredients to make 4 sandwiches total.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a tablespoon of butter, allowing it to melt and coat the surface.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well-coated but not overly soggy. Allow any excess egg mixture to drip off.
- Place the coated sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Add more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Once cooked, remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them rest for a minute. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve warm with jelly or jam on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, add a layer of sliced strawberries or bananas inside the sandwich before cooking.
- Try using different types of cheese, such as cheddar or gouda, for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 300mg