A Better Ham & Cheese Sandwich - Monte Cristo | Chef Jean-Pierre

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 preparing the bread, using a good white bread and removing the crust if desired.

Spread mayonnaise on the inside of the bread slices.

Layer the sandwich with black forest ham, cheddar cheese, and Swiss cheese, ensuring the fillings fit well within the bread without spilling out.

Press the sandwich together gently and apply some weight to keep it compact.

In a bowl, whisk together 1 egg yolk, 1 whole egg, and a splash of cream or milk until well combined, ensuring no egg whites remain visible.

Add a pinch of nutmeg to the egg mixture and mix well.

Heat clarified butter in a pan to about 225°F.

Dip the sandwich in the egg mixture, coating both sides evenly.

Place the sandwich in the heated pan and cook until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.

Transfer the sandwich to a preheated oven at 375°F to ensure the cheese melts and the sandwich heats through.

Cooking Techniques

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