Monte Cristo Sandwich

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I love a Monte Cristo! It's a fried sandwich with ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, and mustard dipped in beaten egg and pan-fried until golden and gooey for a delicious alternative to your usual ham and cheese sandwich. Great with berry jam on the side.

Submitted by carolyn overton
Updated on April 10, 2024
A Monte Cristo sandwich, cut in half on a plate, served with berry jam
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 sandwich
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

  • 2 slices bread

  • 1 teaspoon mayonnaise

  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard

  • 2 slices cooked ham

  • 2 slices cooked turkey meat

  • 1 slice Swiss cheese

  • 1 large egg

  • ½ cup milk

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make a Monte Cristo sandwich

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  2. Spread mayonnaise on one side of one bread slice. Spread mustard on one side of remaining bread slice.

    A cutting board with a slice of bread with mayonnaise and a slice of bread with mustard

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  3. Top with alternate slices of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese.

    A slice of bread with mustard, stacked with alternating slices of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese

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  4. Close sandwich with remaining bread slice, mayonnaise-side down.

    A sandwich with ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, and mustard on a cutting board

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  5. Beat egg and milk in a shallow bowl until well combined. Lightly grease a small skillet over medium heat.

    A bowl with eggs and milk being whisked together

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  6. Dip sandwich into egg mixture to coat on both sides.

    A sandwich in the milk-egg mixture

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  7. Transfer sandwich to the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.

    A Monte Cristo sandwich cooking in a skillet

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  8. Serve hot.

    A plated Monte Cristo sandwich

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

641 Calories
34g Fat
33g Carbs
49g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 641
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 43%
Saturated Fat 14g 69%
Cholesterol 298mg 99%
Sodium 1308mg 57%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 49g 97%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 487mg 37%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 665mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.