Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe Recipe

Name: Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1/3 cup whole milk; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices white sandwich bread; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 3 ounces thinly sliced ham; 3 ounces thinly sliced roasted turkey breast; 3 ounces thinly sliced Emmentaler cheese; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick); Powdered sugar, for dusting; Red currant jelly, for serving

Servings: persons

1 large egg
1/3 cup whole milk
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices white sandwich bread
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 ounces thinly sliced ham
3 ounces thinly sliced roasted turkey breast
3 ounces thinly sliced Emmentaler cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Red currant jelly, for serving

1
Place the egg and milk in a wide, shallow plate and season with salt and pepper.
2
Whisk until the egg is broken up and evenly incorporated; set aside.
3
Place 2 slices of the bread on a work surface and spread 1 teaspoon of mustard on each.
4
Divide the ham and turkey between the mustard-coated bread slices.
5
Place half of the cheese on top of each pile of meat.
6
Close the sandwiches with the remaining 2 slices of bread.
7
Press gently on the tops of the sandwiches to compact slightly.
8
Melt the butter in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat until foaming.
9
Using your hands, place 1 sandwich in the reserved egg mixture, flipping to coat both sides.
10
Place the sandwich in the frying pan.
11
Repeat with the second sandwich.
12
Fry undisturbed until the bottoms of the sandwiches are golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
13
Flip and fry until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 4 to 5 minutes more.
14
Transfer to serving plates, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with red currant jelly.

260

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large egg, 1/3 cup whole milk, Kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe 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 Recipe

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