The Original Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread is more nutritious.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: processed ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese has fewer calories.

Start by making the batter in a pie tin or shallow bowl.

Add eggs and whole milk to the bowl.

Season the mixture with salt and fresh cracked black pepper.

Whisk the mixture until completely smooth and then refrigerate it until ready to use.

Prepare a block of gruyere cheese, slicing it for the sandwich.

Thickly slice the bread, using options like brioche, challah, or sourdough.

Lay out the slices of bread on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Spread mayonnaise on one slice of bread and dijon mustard on the other.

Generously sprinkle gruyere cheese on top of the mayonnaise.

Layer ham on top of the cheese, using thick slices or leftover ham.

Press down on the sandwich to combine the layers.

Heat unsalted butter in a large pan over low to medium heat until it starts to bubble.

Dip the sandwich into the batter, coating all sides including the ends.

Place the battered sandwich into the pan and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until browned.

Flip the sandwich and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until browned on the other side.

Remove the sandwich from the pan and set it aside, ensuring it is browned on all sides.

Dust the sandwich with powdered sugar on top after transferring it to a cutting board.

Slice the sandwich in half to reveal the melted cheese.

Serve with red currant or raspberry jam.

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