Italian Monte Cristo Recipe

Name: Italian Monte Cristo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup seedless red raspberry jam; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary; 8 slices brioche bread; 8 thin slices Swiss cheese; 16 thin slices prosciutto cotto; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 3/4 cup heavy cream, at room temperature; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup seedless red raspberry jam
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
8 slices brioche bread
8 thin slices Swiss cheese
16 thin slices prosciutto cotto
4 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons powdered sugar

1
In a small bowl, mix together the jam, mustard and rosemary.
2
Lay out the slices of bread.
3
Divide the mustard mixture evenly over the 8 slices of bread and spread almost to the edges.
4
Put a slice of cheese on each piece of bread, followed by 2 slices of prosciutto.
5
Put together 2 of the bread slices for each sandwich.
6
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs.
7
Add the heavy cream and salt and whisk to combine.
8
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
9
Add the oil to the pan and heat for 1 minute.
10
Working with one sandwich at a time, dip both sides of the sandwich in the batter and place directly into the hot pan.
11
Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
12
Cover with a lid and allow to cook until the first side is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
13
Remove the lid, flip each sandwich and continue to cook on the remaining side until golden brown and the cheese is melted, approximately another 4 minutes.
14
(Or cook in batches if needed.)
15
Sprinkle one side of each sandwich with powdered sugar and serve warm.

1217

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup seedless red raspberry jam, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, 8 slices brioche bread, and more.

Yes, Italian Monte Cristo falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Monte Cristo

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