I love a Monte Cristo! It’s a fried sandwich with ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, and mustard dipped in beaten egg and pan-fried until golden and gooey for a delicious alternative to your usual ham and cheese sandwich. Great with berry jam on the side.
Monte Cristo Sandwich
I love a Monte Cristo! It's a fried sandwich with ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, and mustard dipped in beaten egg and pan-fried until golden and gooey for a delicious alternative to your usual ham and cheese sandwich. Great with berry jam on the side.
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 2 slices cooked ham
- 2 slices cooked turkey meat
- 1 slice Swiss cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Spread mayonnaise on one side of one bread slice. Spread mustard on one side of remaining bread slice.
- Top with alternate slices of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese.
- Close sandwich with remaining bread slice, mayonnaise-side down.
- Beat egg and milk in a shallow bowl until well combined. Lightly grease a small skillet over medium heat.
- Dip sandwich into egg mixture to coat on both sides.
- Transfer sandwich to the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.
- Serve hot.
