Description
Monte Cristo Sandwiches are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory, featuring crispy, golden-brown bread enveloping layers of gooey Swiss cheese, ham, and turkey. This comforting dish is perfect for brunch or any casual gathering, especially when paired with a light dusting of powdered sugar and tangy jam. Whether you’re impressing friends or treating yourself on a quiet Tuesday, this recipe is sure to evoke nostalgia and joy with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices brioche or challah bread
- 6 slices thinly sliced deli ham
- 3 slices thinly sliced turkey or chicken (optional)
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp butter (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Jam or jelly (raspberry or strawberry) for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Lay out the bread, meats, cheeses, eggs, milk, and jam.
- Create the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Layer each sandwich with ham and Swiss cheese between two slices of bread; add turkey if desired.
- Drench in egg mixture: Dip each assembled sandwich into the egg mixture until coated but not soggy.
- Fry until golden brown: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each sandwich for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from skillet, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve hot with jam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding spicy mustard or experimenting with different types of cheese such as cheddar or pepper jack. To store leftovers, wrap tightly in foil and refrigerate. Reheat in an oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes to maintain crispiness.