Monte Cristo Sandwich
A delightful Monte Cristo sandwich featuring layers of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese, enveloped in a golden crispy exterior, perfect for brunch or a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of ham
- 2 slices of turkey or chicken
- 2 slices of Swiss cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup of milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Jelly or jam for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Assemble the sandwich by layering the ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese between two slices of bread.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until well combined.
- Heat some butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Coat the assembled sandwich in the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated evenly.
- Cook the sandwich in the skillet until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve the sandwich with a dusting of powdered sugar and your favorite jelly or jam.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider adding breadcrumbs to the outside before frying. Using sturdy bread like sourdough or whole grain helps maintain structure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 0mg