Description
A Monte Cristo sandwich is a delicious combination of ham, turkey, and cheese, dipped in egg batter and fried until golden brown.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of ham
- 2 slices of turkey
- 2 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- Butter for frying
Instructions
- Assemble the sandwich with ham, turkey, and cheese between two slices of bread.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- Dip the sandwich in the egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the sandwich until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each side.
- Slice and serve hot, optionally with powdered sugar or jam.
Notes
- Use thick slices of bread for better texture.
- Adjust the cheese type to your preference.
- Serve with a side of fruit or salad for balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: monte cristo sandwich, ham sandwich, turkey sandwich, fried sandwich