Description
Indulge in the irresistible Monte Cristo Sandwich, where savory ham and turkey meet gooey Swiss cheese, all enveloped in golden, crispy French toast. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of flavors and textures, making it perfect for brunch or a comforting dinner. With a light dusting of powdered sugar and your favorite jam on the side, this sandwich promises to elevate any meal into an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices brioche or challah bread
- 2 oz high-quality deli ham
- 2 oz sliced turkey breast
- 2 oz Swiss cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp butter (for cooking)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the sandwich by layering ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese between two slices of bread.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture on both sides until lightly coated.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving with jam or syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg