Description
Experience the delightful fusion of sweet and savory with this classic Monte Cristo sandwich recipe. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this dish features crispy, golden-brown bread enveloping layers of ham, turkey, and gooey Swiss cheese. Finished with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and served with raspberry jam, it promises to elevate your sandwich experience to new heights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick white or brioche bread
- 4 oz deli ham, thinly sliced
- 4 oz turkey breast, thinly sliced
- 4 oz Swiss cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Raspberry jam (for serving)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until combined.
- On two slices of bread, layer ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese. Top with the remaining slices to form sandwiches.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; fry the sandwiches until golden brown on each side (about 3-4 minutes).
- Remove from skillet, dust with powdered sugar, slice in half, and serve with raspberry jam.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 220mg