This recipe for a Monte Cristo sandwich will have you craving them morning, noon, and night. It’s an easy twist on the basic ham and cheese combination and oh so very satisfying. Plus, it’s the perfect place for leftover ham.
When you have leftover ham, you make sandwiches. At least we do. And not just any sandwich, a Monte Cristo. Yeah. That’s what I’m talking about.
If you’ve never enjoyed a Monte Cristo, well, we’ve got to change that. What is a Monte Cristo, you say? Basically, it’s just the best ham and cheese sandwich ever! And it’s so cosmopolitan-ish sounding too.
A variation of the Croque-monsieur, the Monte Cristo is made with ham, cheese, a bit of mustard, and mayonnaise, then it’s dipped in egg and cooked just like french toast. Say whaaat?!? Yep, no joke. It’s kind of crazy, isn’t it? Crazy town is what it is. We’re walking on the wild side with this sandwich, people.
- 2 slices bread.
- 1 teaspoon mayonnaise.
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard.
- 2 slices cooked ham.
- 2 slices cooked turkey meat.
- 1 slice Swiss cheese.
- 1 egg.
- ½ cup milk.
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Ham and cheese never looked so good. Try this easy Monte Cristo Sandwich for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Prep: 10min
Total: 15min
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- pinches of salt and pepper
- 4 slices sturdy white bread (or white bread of preference)
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 pound thick sliced baked ham
- 1/2 ounce, weight shredded gruyere cheese
- additional salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instruction:
- Beat eggs in a shallow dish (large enough to fit a sandwich) along with a few pinches of salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Assemble sandwiches, with mustard, mayonnaise, ham, cheese, salt and pepper to personal preference. Slightly compress sandwich.
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Add butter; allow to melt.
- Dip and coat each sandwich in beaten egg, and place in skillet. Cook sandwiches 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned to liking and cheese has melted.
Monte Cristo Sandwich
This is the ultimate make at home Monte Cristo Sandwich – with turkey, ham and cheese in a sandwich that is cooked French toast style. If desired, serve with powdered sugar and raspberry jam. It’s a sweet and savory combo that will convert even a skeptic!
Prep: 15min
Total: 20min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 sandwich, calories 697 calories, Sugar 6 g, Sodium 1998 mg, Fat 37 g, Saturated Fat 17 g, unSaturated Fat 16 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 40 g, Cholesterol 189 mg
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 12 slices white bread
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 lb deli sliced ham
- 1/4 lb deli sliced turkey
- 8 slices Swiss or Provolone cheese
- Powdered sugar and raspberry jam, for serving
Instruction:
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and the milk.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Lay 4 pieces of bread down and top with 1 slice of cheese on each piece of bread. Place 1/4 of the ham on top of each piece of cheese.
- Take 4 more slices of bread and spread about 1/2 tablespoon of mayonnaise on one side. Place the mayonnaise side down on top of the ham, then spread another 1/2 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the opposite side of the bread. Repeat with the 3 remaining sandwiches.
- Place 1/4 of the turkey on top of each sandwich, then top with another slice of cheese. Place the last 4 slices of bread on top of each sandwich.
- Press down on each sandwich firmly to press together slightly.
- Dip each sandwich quickly into the egg and milk mixture. They need to be coated, but not soaked.
- Place the sandwiches in the skillet with the butter. Cook until the bread is toasted and the cheese on the side against the skillet is melted, then carefully flip the sandwich over and cook the other side.
- Slice the sandwiches in half to serve, and serve dusted with powdered sugar and a side of raspberry jam for dipping, if desired.
Monte Cristo sandwich Recipe
FAQ
What is a Monte Cristo sandwich made of?
What is the difference between a Monte Cristo and Croque Monsieur?
While Monte Cristo sandwiches and croque monsieurs are both made with ham and cheese, there are a few differences between these dishes. A croque monsieur contains ham, gruyère cheese, and béchamel sauce, which is a simple white sauce made from butter, flour, and milk.
Why do they call it a Monte Cristo sandwich?
What type of sandwich is Monte Cristo?
