Description
A Monte Cristo Sandwich is the perfect marriage of sweet and savory: layers of ham and Swiss cheese tucked between slices of brioche, dipped in an egg batter, pan-fried until golden, and finished with powdered sugar. It’s rich, comforting, and made for leisurely brunches or indulgent breakfasts.
Ingredients
2 slices brioche or challah bread
2 slices deli ham
2 slices Swiss cheese
1 large egg
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
2 tablespoons strawberry jam or maple syrup for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined.
2. Lay out the bread slices. On one slice, add a layer of Swiss cheese, then ham, then another slice of cheese. Top with the second slice of bread to form a sandwich.
3. Dip the sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides and letting the bread soak for a few seconds.
4. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Place the dipped sandwich into the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
6. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate.
7. Dust lightly with powdered sugar.
8. Serve warm with strawberry jam or maple syrup on the side, if desired.
Notes
Make sure to use thick, sturdy bread so it doesn’t fall apart in the egg mixture.
Cook the sandwich over medium heat to allow the cheese to melt without burning the bread.
Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: Monte Cristo, brunch sandwich, French toast sandwich