Monte Cristo Sandwich -

Two powdered sugar-dusted sandwich halves filled with ham are on a white plate next to a small bowl of dark berry jam.

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Monte Cristo Sandwich

Make the ultimate brunch favorite right at home- the Monte Cristo Sandwich. Easy to throw together and so satisfying, weekend breakfasts just got even better.

Prep Time5

Active Time10

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine: American, French

Keyword: monte cristo, monte cristo sandwich

Yield: sandwiches

Calories: 605kcal

Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Materials

For the Batter

½ cup whole milk
1 egg beaten
pinch of nutmeg
pinch of salt and pepper

For the Sandwich

4 slices brioche bread
1 tbsp mayo divided in half
1 tbsp Dijon mustard divided in half
6 - 8 slices ham
1 cup Swiss cheese shredded and divided in half
2 tbsp unsalted butter
powdered sugar
raspberry preserves for serving

Instructions

In a wide and shallow dish, mix together the milk, beaten egg, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Set aside while you assemble the sandwich.
Set out the four slices of bread. Spread two slices with mayo and the other two with Dijon mustard.
On the mayo slices, sprinkle half of the cheese then layer with ham slices. Close each sandwich, with the mustard side down.
Carefully dip one sandwich at a time into the batter, flipping it upside down so both sides are coated.
In a nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Carefully transfer the sandwiches to the skillet and cook one on side for 3 - 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip and cook a few more minutes until golden.
Transfer to plates and top with powdered sugar if desired. Serve with raspberry jam.

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