Italian-Style Monte Cristo Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Italian-Style Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices good quality white bread; 1/2 cup fig or plum preserves; 8 slices mild provolone or fontina cheese; 8 slices prosciutto cotto with rosemary (recommended: Citterio); 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup milk or cream; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple handfuls; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon butter; 6 cups arugula or baby arugula; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

8 slices good quality white bread
1/2 cup fig or plum preserves
8 slices mild provolone or fontina cheese
8 slices prosciutto cotto with rosemary (recommended: Citterio)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk or cream
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple handfuls
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon butter
6 cups arugula or baby arugula
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat a large griddle or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
2
Prepare the sandwiches by spreading 4 slices of the bread with preserves.
3
Top with a slice of cheese, 2 slices of folded prosciutto, then another slice of cheese.
4
Spread the remaining bread slices with Dijon and set in place over the cheese.
5
In a large shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the milk or cream, Parmesan, and parsley.
6
Nest the butter in a paper towel and wipe it across the hot pan.
7
Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture and cook the sandwiches until deep golden, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
8
Toss the arugula with the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper, to taste, in a large serving bowl.
9
Cut the sandwiches from corner to corner and serve alongside the salad.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices good quality white bread, 1/2 cup fig or plum preserves, 8 slices mild provolone or fontina cheese, 8 slices prosciutto cotto with rosemary (recommended: Citterio), and more.

Yes, Italian-Style Monte Cristo Sandwiches 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-Style Monte Cristo Sandwiches

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