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Monte Cristo Sandwich

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins

 3 slices farmhouse white sandwich bread
 10 ½ tbsp unsalted butter, divided
 1 tsp Dijon mustard
 1 cup red currant jelly or seedless raspberry jam, plus 1 teaspoon, divided
 2 oz Swiss cheese
 2 oz ham
 2 oz turkey
 1 large egg
 1 tbsp milk
 kosher salt
 ground nutmeg
 ½ tbsp vegetable oil
 confectioner’s sugar for dusting
1

Soften 1 tablespoon of butter and very lightly butter one side of two slices of the bread, and both sides of the third slice of bread.
Spread mustard onto the unbuttered side of one slice of bread, and 1 teaspoon of jam or jelly onto the unbuttered side of the final slice.

2

Assemble the sandwich in this order: 1 ounce of Swiss on top of the mustard, followed by the ham, the slice of fully buttered bread, turkey, 1 ounce of Swiss, and the remaining slice of bread, jelly side down.

3

Loosely wrap the sandwich with plastic wrap and weigh it down with a grill press or skillet for 3-5 minutes.

4

Whisk together egg, milk, salt, and nutmeg. Dip the sandwich into the egg mixture, until some of the liquid absorbs into the bread.

5

Melt together vegetable oil and remaining butter in a skillet.
Cook 3-4 minutes per side until the sandwich is golden and the cheese is melted.
Transfer to paper towels to drain.

6

Heat remaining jam or jelly until warmed. Dust sandwich with confectioner’s sugar, slice in half, and serve with jelly on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 1382
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 80g124%

Saturated Fat 45g225%
Total Carbohydrate 111g37%
Protein 54g108%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.