Monte Cristo Sandwich (Printable)

Savory ham and cheese layered between bread, dipped in egg batter, fried until golden, and topped with powdered sugar for a classic sweet-savory combination.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices white sandwich bread

→ Filling

02 - 8 slices deli ham
03 - 8 slices Swiss cheese
04 - 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard

→ Egg Batter

05 - 3 large eggs
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ For Frying

09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
12 - Raspberry preserves or jam for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - Lay out bread slices and spread Dijon mustard on 4 slices if using. Layer 2 ham slices and 2 Swiss cheese slices on each mustard-topped piece. Cover with remaining bread to form 4 complete sandwiches.
02 - Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in shallow bowl until fully incorporated and smooth.
03 - Melt butter with oil in large skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat pan evenly.
04 - Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, turning to thoroughly coat both sides. Allow excess batter to drip off briefly.
05 - Place sandwiches in hot skillet. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with spatula, until golden brown and cheese has melted completely.
06 - Transfer sandwiches to cutting board. Rest 1 minute, then cut diagonally in half. Dust generously with powdered sugar. Serve immediately with raspberry preserves alongside.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of warm, melty cheese and salty ham hits every comfort food craving
  • That unexpected dusting of powdered sugar makes each bite feel like a little surprise
  • It comes together so quickly you can make it on a weekday without any stress
02 -
  • Do not let the sandwiches sit in the egg batter too long or they will become soggy and difficult to handle
  • Medium heat is crucial, too high and the outside burns before the cheese melts
  • The minute of resting time makes a huge difference for clean slicing
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it maintains heat perfectly for even browning
  • Set a wire rack over a baking sheet to keep finished sandwiches warm and crisp while you cook the rest
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