Monte Cristo Sandwich
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.
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
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1
Spread 2 tsp Dijon mustard on one side of each slice of thick-cut white sandwich bread.
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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.
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3
In a shallow bowl, whisk 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup whole milk, and 1/8 tsp salt until smooth.
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4
Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
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5
Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, soaking both sides for about 10 seconds per side.
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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.
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7
Dust with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and serve with 1/4 cup raspberry jam for dipping.