Monte Cristo Sandwich

Name: Monte Cristo Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 slices thick-cut white sandwich bread; 4 oz deli ham; 4 oz deli turkey; 2 oz Swiss cheese, sliced; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/8 tsp salt; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp powdered sugar; 1/4 cup raspberry jam

A classic diner-style sandwich stuffed with ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese, dipped in egg batter and pan-fried until golden, then dusted with powdered sugar and served with raspberry jam.

30 minMediumServes 2640 cal/serving

AmericanLunchStovetopStandardHigh ProteinAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

4 slices thick-cut white sandwich bread
4 oz deli ham
4 oz deli turkey
2 oz Swiss cheese, sliced
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
1/8 tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/4 cup raspberry jam

Instructions

1

Spread 2 tsp Dijon mustard on one side of each slice of thick-cut white sandwich bread.
2

Layer 4 oz deli ham, 4 oz deli turkey, and 2 oz sliced Swiss cheese on half the bread slices. Top with remaining slices mustard-side down. Press gently.
3

In a shallow bowl, whisk 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup whole milk, and 1/8 tsp salt until smooth.
4

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
5

Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, soaking both sides for about 10 seconds per side.
6

Cook sandwiches until deep golden brown on the bottom, 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook until golden and cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes more. Internal temperature of meat should reach 145 F.
7

Dust with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and serve with 1/4 cup raspberry jam for dipping.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Monte Cristo Sandwich reach?

For Monte Cristo Sandwich, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for powdered sugar in Monte Cristo Sandwich?

The entry for Monte Cristo Sandwich calls for 2 tbsp powdered sugar. In its place: Blend granulated sugar with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup until fine.

Can I make Monte Cristo Sandwich dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Monte Cristo Sandwich is 2 oz Swiss cheese, sliced, 1/4 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Monte Cristo Sandwich gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Monte Cristo Sandwich is 4 slices thick-cut white sandwich bread. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Monte Cristo Sandwich contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Monte Cristo Sandwich?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 640 calories, with 28 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 32 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 720 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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