Classic Monte Cristo Sandwich
A crispy, golden sandwich layered with savory ham, melty gouda cheese, and an eggy coating, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread (white or whole grain)
- 4 oz ham (thinly sliced)
- 4 oz gouda cheese (sliced)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- Butter (for cooking)
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Jam or syrup (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Prep your bread by laying out four slices.
- Layer ham and gouda cheese on two slices of bread, topping with another slice to form a sandwich.
- Whisk the eggs and milk together until well blended.
- Soak each sandwich in the egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, melting a tablespoon of butter.
- Cook the soaked sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Let the sandwiches rest on a paper towel lined plate.
- Slice them diagonally and serve with powdered sugar and a side of jam or syrup.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese or add grilled veggies for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: Monte Cristo, sandwich, comfort food, brunch