Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe
Do you love sweet and savory food? Then you need this Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe. It is like a ham sandwich meets French toast.
Equipment
- One large non-stick frying pan.
- A shallow bowl.
- A flat spatula.
- A sharp knife.
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 4 slices of white bread.
- 4 slices of deli ham.
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese.
- 2 large fresh eggs.
- 1/4 cup of whole milk.
- 2 tablespoons of salted butter.
- 1 pinch of salt.
- Powdered sugar for dusting.
- Raspberry jam for dipping.
Instructions
- Place two slices of bread on a plate. Put one slice of cheese on each.
- Add two slices of ham next. Put the second cheese slice on top. Cover with the other bread piece.
- Whisk eggs and milk in a bowl. Add a tiny pinch of salt.
- Mix until the liquid is very smooth. This creates the golden coating.
- Heat your pan over medium heat. Melt the butter in the pan.
- Dip the sandwich into the egg mix. Coat both sides very well.
- Place the sandwich in the hot pan. Cook for three minutes per side.
- The cheese should be very melty. The bread should be golden brown.
- Remove the sandwich from the heat. Cut it in half diagonally.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top. Serve it with sweet raspberry jam.
Notes
- Use thick bread so it stays firm.
- Do not soak the bread too long.
- Keep the heat at a medium level.
- Press the sandwich down with a spatula.
- Serve it hot for the best taste.