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Modified: Sep 12, 2021 | Categories: Breakfast & Brunch

Monte Cristo Sandwich

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You know what's super delicious? A big fat monte cristo sandwich.

Monte cristo sandwich on a white cake stand

Let's make a monte cristo sandwich

Sandwiches, especially the toasted or grilled kind.  Melty, ooey-gooey cheese of any variety.  

Sweet and salty food mash-ups.  French toast.  Brunch, in general.

I could go on and on naming delicious things, but the one's I've mentioned so far have something very important in common..... Monte Cristo sandwiches! 

If you haven't had a Monte Cristo, it's traditionally made with white bread, Gruyere, ham and Dijon mustard, cooked French toast-style and served with a side of preserves and powdered sugar.

It's sweet and salty HEAVEN, you guys.

Monte cristo sandwich on a white cake stand

A delicious brunch or lunch recipe!

This recipe is just a bit different in that it's made with whole grain cinnamon raisin bread, slices of muenster and fruit preserves stuffed inside the sandwich AND used for dipping.  

It's a Monte Cristo, Julie style.  These sandwiches are definitely something you can serve on Mother's Day, because we all know moms love brunch, cheese, sweet and salty mash-ups, French toast and sandwiches.  

If that's not true, I don't know if I can be friends with your mom.

Just kidding, but did I mention that the entire sandwich is dipped in a clove and nutmeg-infused batter and cooked French toast-style?  

And topped with powdered sugar and dipped in fruit preserves?  

Did you hear that?  I really hope you're as excited about this Monte Cristo Sandwich as I am.

Monte cristo sandwich on a white cake stand

Just trust me - these sandwiches are SO yummy, and mom deserves yummy.

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Monte Cristo Sandwich

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A monte cristo with black forest ham, muenster, apricot preserves on whole grain raisin bread fried French toast-style.

  • Author: Julie Andrews
  • Prep Time: 5-10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10-15 mins
  • Total Time: 15-25 mins
  • Yield: Makes 4 sandwiches 1x
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Stove-Top
  • Cuisine: French, American

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices whole grain raisin bread
  • 16 slices black forest ham
  • 4 slices muenster cheese
  • ¼ cup apricot preserves + more for serving
  • ½ cup milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch ground cloves
  • Pinch coarse salt
  • 3-4 tablespoons salted butter
  • Powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Layer 4 slices of bread with honey ham, muenster and apricot preserves. Place remaining bread slices on top.
  2. In a shallow dish, whisk together milk, eggs, nutmeg, cloves and salt until combined.
  3. Heat one tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet to medium heat. Dip one assembled sandwich in milk/egg mixture, then place in the hot skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes per side, until bread is golden brown and cheese is completely melted. Repeat this process with remaining butter and sandwiches.
  4. Slice each sandwich into 4 squares and serve with extra apricot preserves and powdered sugar (optional).

Notes

Make it a Meal: Serve with a green salad.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 523
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 336mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 250mg

Keywords: whole grain, healthy, easy, tasty, simple, comfort food, delicious

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