Description
Indulge in a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors with this crispy Monte Cristo sandwich, perfect for brunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (white or sourdough)
- 2 slices of ham
- 2 slices of turkey
- 2 slices of cheese (Swiss or Gruyere)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for frying
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Jelly (for serving)
Instructions
- Begin by layering the ham, turkey, and cheese between two slices of bread.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Carefully dip the assembled sandwich into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are well coated.
- Heat a generous pat of butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook for 3โ4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Once itโs done, remove the sandwich from the skillet, sprinkle it lightly with powdered sugar, and serve it with jelly.
Notes
Experiment with different meats, cheeses, and add-ins like bacon or vegetables for unique variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg