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Classic Monte Cristo Sandwich

These classic Monte Cristo sandwiches are made with ham. cheese, and turkey or chicken. The sandwiches are dipped in egg and fried like French toast.
21
504
373
25 min
TOTAL TIME
1154
CALORIES
$3.39
PER SERVING
Classic Monte Cristo Sandwich
Ingredients
10 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Eggs
3 large eggs
Sliced Deli Turkey
6 slices sliced deli turkey
Ham
6 slices ham
Bread
18 slices bread
Salt
1/8 tsp salt
Mayonnaise
mayonnaise
optional
Mustard
mustard
optional
Butter
butter
Milk
1/3 cup milk
Swiss Cheese
12 slices swiss cheese
Directions
13 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
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Health Info
Macros
124g
CARBS
45g
FAT
43g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
SOYBEANS
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of bread works best for a Monte Cristo Sandwich?
How can I prevent my sandwich from becoming too soggy?
Do I need to use ham and turkey in my Monte Cristo Sandwich?
How do I achieve the perfect golden brown finish?
What is a good vegetarian substitute that I can use in the Monte Cristo Sandwich?
Can I use an alternative to Raspberry jam with the Monte Cristo Sandwich?
What kind of cheese should I use for my Monte Cristo Sandwich?
Can I make the Monte Cristo Sandwich ahead of time?
What should I serve with my Monte Cristo Sandwich?
Can I deep fry the entire Monte Cristo Sandwich instead of pan frying?