Make this easy Monte Cristo Sandwich recipe to start your day! This savory stuffed French toast sandwich is loaded with cheese and ham. A delicious French toast and grilled cheese twist!
Check out some other classic breakfast sandwiches like the Sausage McGriddle or the Bacon Bagel Sandwich.
MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH RECIPE
Craving French toast and something savory at the same time? Make this monte Cristo sandwich recipe! Gooey Swiss cheese and ham, sandwiched between golden and crispy French toast. This sandwich recipe is the perfect combination of a grilled cheese sandwich and French toast. Enjoy this monte Cristo recipe for breakfast, lunch or even dinner.
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Bread– You can use any bread you prefer for this recipe; brioche bread, challah, sourdough, French bread, or sandwich bread can be used.
- Meat– The classic sandwich calls for both turkey and ham, but this recipe only used ham. I like to use sliced honey baked ham from the deli. You can also add turkey breast and bacon for a heartier sandwich.
- Cheese– Although this recipe calls for Swiss cheese, you can use any sliced cheese you like. Cheese like Colby jack, pepper jack, mozzarella or muenster can be used.
- Egg– For the egg mixture, you want to use fresh eggs!
- Milk– Whole milk, half and half creamer, or even dairy free milk will work.
- Flavor– To season the egg mixture, this recipe just calls for salt and pepper. You can add another desired seasoning to the mixture if you prefer. For a kick, add a dash of paprika and cayenne to the mixture.
- Butter– For sautéing the sandwiches, you want to use butter to achieve golden and crispy French toast.
HOW TO MAKE SAVORY FRENCH TOAST SANDWICH
You can have this easy savory French toast sandwich ready in just under 15 minutes!
- Whisk together the ingredients for the egg mixture.
- Layer the ham and cheese onto 2 pieces of the bread and close the sandwiches with the other pieces of bread.
- Heat a skillet with butter on medium heat.
- Carefully dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture, coating both sides of the sandwich and add to the skillet. Repeat with the second sandwich.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes and then flip and lower the heat and close the skillet and cook until the bread is golden, and the cheese has melted. (Keep an eye on it so that the bread doesn’t burn.)
- Transfer the sandwiches to a serving plate and dust them with powdered sugar.
- Serve warm with the desired sides.
SERVING SAUCES-
There are several different ways you can serve this easy Monte Cristo sandwich! Serve with the right sauce to elevate this dish!
- Ketchup
- Hot Sauce
- Maple Syrup
- Jam or Preserves
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
As soon as you dredge this sandwich, it needs to be cooked, so I do not recommend that you prepare this ahead of time. You can cook the sandwiches ahead of time and just reheat before serving.
Once the sandwich is cooled, wrap or add a bag or container and store it in the fridge for 2-3 days. To enjoy, just heat and serve.
No! You can swap the ham out for turkey or for bacon!
You don’t want to skip the step of closing the lid, because that helps warm the filling and melt the cheese. Once the sandwich is cooked, turn off the heat and leave it in the warm skillet with a lid to allow it to melt more.
Yes! Spread the bread with some mayo and Dijon mustard for extra flavor!
This sandwich can certainly be air-fried! Add the dredged sandwiches to the air fryer basket at 350°F for 6-8 minutes, or until golden. Flip the sandwich halfway through.
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Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
Egg Mixture-
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼. Tsp ground black pepper
Sandwich-
- 4 slices bread
- 4 slices ham lunch meat
- 4 slices swiss cheese
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper until well combined.
- Lay out four slices of bread. On two of the slices, layer two slices of ham and two slices of Swiss cheese. Top each with the remaining bread slices, pressing down gently to create two sandwiches.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp of butter, allow it melt and get hot.
- Carefully dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, coating the entire sandwich. Let any excess egg drip off, then place the sandwiches into the hot skillet.
- Cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes on the first side, or until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip the sandwiches.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for another 2–3 minutes. (This allows the cheese to melt without burning the bread. Keep a close eye on them to avoid over-browning.)
- Once the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, transfer the sandwiches to a serving plate. Lightly dust the sandwiches with powdered sugar, if desired.
- Serve immediately, with desired sides and sauces.
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