Description
This REAL DEAL Monte Cristo sandwich is the perfect balance of savory ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese layered between French toast-style bread, fried golden and dusted with powdered sugar. Great for brunch or a hearty lunch, it’s served with raspberry preserves for that irresistible sweet-savory bite.
Ingredients
2 slices thick white sandwich bread
2 slices deli ham
2 slices deli turkey
2 slices Swiss cheese
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
2 tablespoons raspberry preserves
Instructions
1. Lay out the bread and layer one slice with Swiss cheese, deli ham, and turkey, then top with another slice of Swiss cheese and the second slice of bread.
2. In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and salt until combined.
3. Dip the sandwich into the egg mixture, coating all sides.
4. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Fry the sandwich for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, pressing lightly, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
6. Transfer to a cutting board and slice in half.
7. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with raspberry preserves.
Notes
This sandwich is best served fresh for optimal crispiness.
You can substitute brioche or challah for extra richness.
Serve with jam, syrup, or even spicy mustard for a twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg