Description
Experience the heavenly combination of savory and sweet with a Monte Cristo Sandwich. This delightful dish features crispy, golden-brown bread encasing layers of deli ham, turkey, and melted Swiss cheese, all elegantly dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner, it’s best enjoyed with a side of raspberry jam for that irresistible sweet-salty contrast. Whip one up, and delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices brioche or challah bread
- 4 oz thinly sliced deli ham
- 4 oz thinly sliced deli turkey
- 4 oz Swiss cheese (or Gruyère)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for garnish)
- ¼ cup raspberry jam (for serving)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
- Assemble the sandwiches by layering ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese between two slices of bread.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture on both sides until evenly coated but not soggy.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook each sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted inside.
- Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar and raspberry jam on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 270mg