Monte Cristo Sandwich

5 from 1 vote

There is nothing quite so delicious as a Monte Cristo Sandwich. It is made with really simple ingredients, but it is out of this world.

Prep Time3

Cook Time12

Total Time15

Servings: servings

4 slices sandwich bread look for a sturdy white or wheat bread
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard
2 slices deli ham
2 slices deli turkey
2 ounces gruyere cheese shredded (Swiss, Havarti, and cheddar are all great alternatives)
4 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
powdered sugar
strawberry jam or raspberry jam

Spread 2 slices of bread with the mayonnaise and 2 slices of bread with the mustard.
4 slices sandwich bread, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon mustard
Add a slice of turkey on top of each slice that has mayonnaise on it. Then top the turkey with a slice of ham. Finally, top each slice of ham with 1 1/2 ounces shredded gruyere. Place the slice of bread prepared with mustard on top of the cheese, mustard side connecting to the cheese.
2 slices deli ham, 2 slices deli turkey, 2 ounces gruyere cheese
In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk. Dip the prepared sandwiches into the egg mixture so that both sides of the sandwich are coated in the egg mixture.
4 large eggs, 1/4 cup milk
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Melt the butter in it. Add the sandwiches and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, covered, on each side.
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Remove the sandwich and top with powdered sugar and a side of strawberry or raspberry jam if desired.
powdered sugar, strawberry jam