The Best Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe
This Monte Cristo Sandwich features layers of turkey and melted cheese between slices of bread dipped in an egg batter and pan-fried until golden. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar and served with raspberry jam, it’s the perfect blend of savory and sweet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 slices white sandwich bread
- 8 slices Swiss cheese or provolone cheese
- 300 g deli-sliced turkey breast
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1/3 cup raspberry jam, for serving
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter, spreading evenly.
- Lay 4 slices of bread on a clean surface. Add one slice of cheese and a layer of turkey to each.
- Spread mayonnaise on one side of 4 more bread slices. Place them mayo-side down over the turkey, then spread mayo on the top side.
- Top with another slice of cheese and finish each with a final slice of bread.
- Press each sandwich gently to hold together.
- Quickly dip both sides of each sandwich in the egg mixture.
- Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, slice if desired, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm with raspberry jam.
Notes
- Use brioche or challah for a richer texture.
- Try cheddar or mozzarella for different flavor profiles.
- Add mustard for extra tang.
- Skip powdered sugar for a fully savory version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
