Classic Monte Cristo Recipe

Name: Classic Monte Cristo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces thinly sliced turkey breast; 6 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham; 6 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese; 12 (1-ounce) slices Vienna sandwich bread; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup half-and-half; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 1/2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons strawberrypreserves

Servings: persons

6 ounces thinly sliced turkey breast
6 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham
6 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese
12 (1-ounce) slices Vienna sandwich bread
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons strawberrypreserves

1
Place 1 ounce each of turkey, ham, and cheese on each of 6 bread slices; top with remaining 6 bread slices.
2
Combine eggs and half-and-half; stir well with a wire whisk. Carefully dip sandwiches into egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
3
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place 3 sandwiches in skillet; cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until bread is golden and cheese melts. Remove from skillet, and sprinkle sandwiches evenly with half of powdered sugar. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon butter, 3 sandwiches, and remaining powdered sugar.
4
Top sandwiches evenly with sour cream and strawberry preserves. Serve immediately.

569

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces thinly sliced turkey breast, 6 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham, 6 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese, 12 (1-ounce) slices Vienna sandwich bread, and more.

Yes, Classic Monte Cristo falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Monte Cristo

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