20 mintime
Easydifficulty
2Servings
—Rating
Classic Monte Cristo Sandwich
Traditional dish · American
A classic Monte Cristo sandwich, a fried ham and cheese sandwich dipped in egg batter and pan-fried until golden brown, often dusted with powdered sugar and served with jam.
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Ingredients
- White bread slices4
- Cooked ham slices4
- Swiss cheese slices4
- Eggs2
- Milk1/4 cup
- Butter2 tbsp
- Powdered sugarfor dusting
- Raspberry jamfor serving
- Saltpinch
- Black pepperpinch
Steps
- 1
Assemble sandwiches: Place ham and Swiss cheese between two slices of bread.
- 2
In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- 4
Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Cook sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 6
Remove from skillet, cut in half diagonally, dust with powdered sugar, and serve immediately with raspberry jam.
