Monte Cristo Sandwiches Made Easy
Golden, custard-dipped Monte Cristo sandwiches layered with ham, turkey, and Swiss. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with jam.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz sliced brioche or soft white sandwich bread
- 6 oz Swiss cheese, sliced
- 8 oz thinly sliced deli ham
- 8 oz thinly sliced deli turkey
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 0.75 cup beaten eggs (about 4)
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.25 tsp vanilla extract optional
- 0.12 tsp ground nutmeg optional
- 0.5 tsp fine salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter for the skillet
- 0.5 cup raspberry jam for serving
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish until smooth.
- Stir mayonnaise and Dijon together to make a quick spread.
- Spread the Dijon-mayo on one side of each bread piece.
- Layer a slice of Swiss, ham, turkey, then another slice of Swiss between two bread pieces to form each sandwich.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium and melt the butter.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides and letting excess drip off.
- Cook the sandwiches until deeply golden, 3–4 minutes per side; cover the skillet briefly to melt the cheese.
- Rest 1 minute, dust lightly with powdered sugar, slice, and serve warm with raspberry jam.
Notes
Try swapping Swiss for sharp provolone or gruyère, or add a smear of fruit preserves inside for extra sweetness. Keep leftovers wrapped and refrigerate up to 2 days; reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat to crisp.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Monte Cristo Sandwiches Made Easy flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.