Description
Culinary magic happens when French toast meets ham and cheese in this ultimate Monte Cristo sandwich. Crispy, golden-brown layers meld rich flavors, creating a harmonious blend that delights your palate with each indulgent bite.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 slices turkey breast
- 4 slices ham
Main Bread and Cheese:
- 6 slices bread (white or brioche)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
Batter and Seasonings:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
Garnish and Serving:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Raspberry or strawberry jam (for serving)
Instructions
- Craft a hearty sandwich by layering Swiss cheese, turkey slices, ham slices, and another Swiss cheese between two bread slices. Construct three identical sandwiches with precise ingredient placement.
- Whisk eggs, milk, flour, salt, and pepper in a wide mixing bowl until the batter transforms into a smooth, uniform consistency without lumps.
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat, allowing butter to melt and create a golden cooking surface.
- Carefully immerse each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage on both exterior sides. Transfer the saturated sandwich to the heated skillet.
- Cook each sandwich for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, rotating when the bottom surface achieves a rich, caramelized golden-brown color.
- Remove sandwiches from skillet and transfer to serving plates. Delicately dust the crisp exterior with a light veil of powdered sugar.
- Accompany the sandwich with a ramekin of raspberry or strawberry jam, providing a sweet counterpoint to the savory sandwich.
Notes
- Whisk the batter thoroughly to eliminate lumps, ensuring a smooth, even coating that clings perfectly to the sandwich.
- Choose thick, sturdy white bread that can absorb the egg mixture without falling apart during cooking.
- Keep the skillet at medium heat to achieve a golden-brown exterior without burning the bread or overcooking the interior.
- Swap regular bread for gluten-free options and use plant-based deli slices to create a vegetarian or gluten-free version of this classic sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 670 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg