Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe

Name: Monte Cristo Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices bread (I use challah); 4 teaspoons honey dijon mustard; 8 slices thin deli sliced swiss cheese; 8 slices thin deli ham; 8 slices thin deli sliced turkey (I like smoked); 3 large eggs; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 tablespoon melted butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons milk (low fat to try to keep it low in fat!); powdered sugar, for dusting; raspberry preserves, for dipping

Servings: persons

8 slices bread (I use challah)
4 teaspoons honey dijon mustard
8 slices thin deli sliced swiss cheese
8 slices thin deli ham
8 slices thin deli sliced turkey (I like smoked)
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons milk (low fat to try to keep it low in fat!)
powdered sugar, for dusting
raspberry preserves, for dipping

1
Heat oven to 425u00b0F.
2
Lightly butter a baking sheet pan. I use the spray.
3
Spread 1/2 teaspoon mustard on each slice of bread.
4
Layer between mustard sides of two slices of bread, 1 slice cheese, 2 slices ham, 2 slices turkey, and another slice of cheese.
5
Repeat to make four sandwiches. Whisk eggs, flour, butter, salt and pepper in a shallow dish until smooth.
6
Blend in milk.
7
DIP both sides of sandwiches into egg mixture until bread is lightly soaked.
8
Place on baking sheet; drizzle any remaining egg mixture over top of sandwiches.
9
Bake 8-10 minutes until bottom is golden brown.
10
Turn with wide spatula and continue baking 8-10 minutes or until second side is golden brown.
11
Serve warm dusted with powdered sugar and dip or spread raspberry preserves on sandwiches.
12
Garnish with fresh raspberries.

620

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices bread (I use challah), 4 teaspoons honey dijon mustard, 8 slices thin deli sliced swiss cheese, 8 slices thin deli ham, and more.

Yes, Monte Cristo Sandwich falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Monte Cristo Sandwich

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