Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe

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!

Course sandwich

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings sandwiches

Calories 794kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

2 large eggs
¼ cup milk preferably whole or 2%
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon salt
4 slices white bread like brioche or challah
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices deli turkey
4 slices deli ham
2 tablespoons of butter
1 tablespoon powdered sugar optional
2 tablespoons strawberry jam optional

Instructions

In a wide bowl, whisk your eggs, milk, nutmeg, and salt together.
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.
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.
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.
If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with a side of strawberry or raspberry jam.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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