Today’s Best Recipe is a Monte Cristo Sandwich.
A unique sandwich that we enjoy now and again is a Monte Cristo. A fried ham and cheese sandwich with a twist. It came about sometime between the 1930s to the 1960s. It’s been called French Sandwich, Toasted Sandwich, or French Toasted Cheese Sandwich; at our house, we call it “yummy”!
You can eat this sandwich savory or sweet. For savory, we serve it with horseradish sauce. If you prefer sweet, try serving it with your favorite fruit preserves.
What is a Monte Cristo sandwich?
How did the Monte Cristo Sandwich Get Its Name?
The sandwich is a tribute to The Count of Monte Christo, a novel by Alexander Dumas.
It has French origins, and food historians consider it a variation of a French Croque Monsieur.
The difference between a French Croque Monsieur and a Monte Cristo?
While both are hot sandwiches, the Croque Monsieur is made with French ham, Gruyere cheese, and occasionally béchamel sauce. Monte Cristo uses the original French Croque Monsieur original recipe and is then dipped in egg, pan-fried or deep-fried, then served with a dusting of powdered sugar.
You might enjoy more sandwich recipes from our Pinterest Sandwich Board.
Ingredients
- 8 slices Texas Toast bread
- Swiss cheese slices
- Deli Sliced Ham
- Deli Sliced Turkey
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons butter
How to Make a Monte Cristo Sandwich:
- Layer on one bread slice: ham, Swiss cheese, turkey
- Place the remaining bread slice on top.
- Repeat for however many sandwiches you want.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a shallow bowl. (like French Toast Batter)
- Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, turning to coat well.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat.
- When the butter is foamy, add the sandwiches, and cook. Turn Only once.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides (about 6 to 8 minutes total).
- Serve immediately with a side of horseradish or fruit preserves or Sangria Jelly.
Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe
Today's Best Recipe is a Monte Cristo. Layers of ham, turkey, and swiss slices dipped in an egg/milk mixture and fried to a golden brown.
Ingredients
- 8 slices Texas Toast bread
- Swiss cheese slices
- Deli Sliced Ham
- Deli Sliced Turkey
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Layer on one bread slice: ham, Swiss cheese, turkey
- Place remaining bread slice on top.
- Repeat for however many sandwiches you want.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. (like French Toast Batter)
- Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, turning to coat well.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat.
- When butter is foamy, add the sandwiches, and cook. Turn Only once.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides (about 6 to 8 minutes total).
- Serve immediately with a side of horseradish or fruit preserves or Sangria Jelly.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 2049Total Fat: 128gSaturated Fat: 58gTrans Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 59gCholesterol: 960mgSodium: 5630mgCarbohydrates: 145gFiber: 8gSugar: 22gProtein: 80g
The Nutritional Information may not be accurate. This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.