Monte Cristo Sandwich
The Monte Cristo Sandwich is a breakfast twist on a classic ham and cheese. Tender slices of deli ham are sandwiched between two pieces of French toast and melty cheese for an addictive dish you'll want to make over and over again!
Monte Cristo Sandwich stuffs tender, smoky slices of deli ham and melty cheese between slices of French toast, great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! An easy recipe that’s ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes!
A Savory Sweet Breakfast Sandwich
A Monte Cristo Sandwich is a tasty breakfast twist on a classic ham and cheese! Sprinkled with powdered sugar and dipped in maple syrup makes this the Best Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe ever!
These sandwiches are a cross between French toast, a grilled cheese, and a ham sandwich. It’s a combination of comfort foods you’ve loved since childhood!
If you crave salty-sweet foods at breakfast time, you’ll love this Monte Cristo Sandwich! Though it’s so good that you’ll also want to enjoy it for lunch AND dinner!
Ingredients for a Monte Cristo Sandwich
Large Eggs
Whole Milk
Vanilla Extract
Thick White Bread
Honey Ham
Swiss Cheese
Dijon Mustard
Mayonnaise
Fruit Preserves
Butter
Powdered Sugar
Maple Syrup
Honey Ham
When I make a Monte Cristo Sandwich, I usually use honey ham! I either grab it from the deli at my grocery store or grab a package of pre-sliced!
Feel free to use whatever type of ham you have on hand though. Or get your favorite flavor of ham from the deli such as smoked, honey maple honey roasted, or a kind that has a bold flavor.
You can even use leftovers from a Maple Ham Glaze dinner! For a delicious variation try using turkey to make a turkey Monte Cristo Sandwich!
How To Make A Monte Cristo Sandwich
1. Beat the eggs, milk, and vanilla together in a medium bowl. Then set it aside.
2. Assemble sandwiches by using Honey Ham, Swiss Cheese, mustard, mayo, and preserves.
3. Carefully dip the assembled sandwiches in the egg mixture.
4. Transfer the egg dipped sandwiches in a large skillet and cook over heat until they become golden brown with the cheese melted.
5. Remove the cooked monte Cristo sandwiches from the pan and dust them with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup.
How To Store Leftover Monte Cristo Breakfast Sandwiches
I find that these sandwiches have the best taste and texture when enjoyed the same day. However, you can store them in an airtight container and enjoy them for 2 to 3 days.
More Breakfast Recipes
- Biscuits and Gravy Casserole – Slide this dish into the oven after just 10 minutes of prep!
- Ham And Cheese Breakfast Casserole Using Croissants – Top it with raspberry jam and powdered sugar!
- Sausage Breakfast Strata – A hearty breakfast bread pudding!
- Easy Monte Cristo Sliders – The mini version of the classic breakfast sandwich!
- Homemade Bagels – Made from scratch!
Steps
In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, and vanilla and set aside.
Assemble two sandwiches using two slices of bread for each and dividing the Honey Ham, Swiss Cheese, mustard, mayo, and preserves evenly between the two sandwiches.
Carefully dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture to coat like you would French toast, keeping the sandwiches assembled while you do it.
Place the sandwiches in a large skillet with butter and cook over medium-high heat until the bread is a golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the pan and dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Calories802
- Carbs29g
- Protein50g
- Fat52g
- Saturated fat20g
- Fiber1g
- Sugar4g
- Sodium2027mg
Estimates per serving, when a serving size is listed.
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