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Stacked slices of a homemade Monte Cristo sandwich with golden French toast bread, layers of ham and melted cheese, dusted with powdered sugar and served with raspberry jam.

Monte Cristo Sandwich

5 from 1 vote
This Monte Cristo sandwich is the perfect sweet-and-savory brunch treat. A cross between French toast and a deli sandwich, it's crispy, melty, satisfying, and surprisingly easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rest Time 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

The Sandwich:
  • 8 slices Thick-cut bread - Brioche or challah preferred
  • 4 slices Ham - Or use double ham if no turkey
  • 4 slices Turkey - Optional
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese - Or Gruyère, cheddar, provolone
  • 4 teaspoon Raspberry jam - Or any jam/jelly you like
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - For cooking
The Egg Mixture:
  • 3 Eggs
  • ⅓ cup Milk - Or heavy cream, buttermilk, etc.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Optional but tasty
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar - Optional
Optional for Serving:
  • Powdered sugar - For dusting
  • Extra jam - On the side
  • Maple syrup - For dipping
  • Dijon mustard - Optional spread
  • Fresh berries - For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet (Or griddle)
  • 1 Whisk (For egg mixture)
  • 1 Shallow dish (For dipping sandwiches)
  • 1 Wide spatula (Use two for flipping if needed)

Method
 

  1. Assemble sandwiches with jam, ham, turkey, and cheese
    A toasted Monte Cristo sandwich with sliced ham, placed on a wooden cutting board, showing a golden, crisp top slice of bread with ham slightly sticking out.
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, salt, and sugar for the egg mixture
    A glass bowl filled with a pale yellow egg mixture being whisked, sitting on a marble countertop, ready for dipping Monte Cristo sandwiches.
  3. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture and cook until golden
  4. Rest briefly, then slice, dust with powdered sugar, and serve

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 27gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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