Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe
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Monte Cristo Sandwich

By: CJO 
"A quick and easy sandwich with ham, turkey and swiss slices, dipped in an egg/milk mixture and fried to a golden brown. A hot alternative to the usual lunch or snack. Try it with berry jam on the side."

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 sandwich
 

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 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk

Directions

  1. Spread bread with mayonnaise and mustard. Alternate ham, Swiss and turkey slices on bread.
  2. Beat egg and milk in a small bowl. Coat the sandwich with the egg and milk mixture. Heat a greased skillet over medium heat, brown the sandwich on both sides. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 641 | Total Fat: 33.8g | Cholesterol: 323mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2003 by RIO R.   view full review
I enjoyed this recipe very much and so did my company. If people would like a thicker batter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by chellebelle   view full review
It must be a regional thing with the folks who say they like their Monte Cristo deep fried....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2006 by Cherylnana   view full review
This is a family favorite. I worked 2nd shift and made a bunch of them and put them on a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2004 by JDVMD Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great recipe. Made this for dinner last night and it turned out great. Do not soak the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by MICHELLEKALGREN   view full review
I think this taste like the bennigans Monte Cristo, without as much breading (which I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by Michelle H.   view full review
i agree with the other review, this needs a "thicker" coating. this is basically a deluxe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by doughboi   view full review
tradtional monte cristo are deep fried in a much thicker batter. I personally havent made this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2007 by Naxxramas   view full review
Everywhere that I have eaten a Monte Cristo, the sandwich has always been deep-fried. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2003 by Momof2   view full review
These were good. My husband's only complaint was that there was something missing. I did take...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2008 by kareno   view full review
I forgot the mayonnaise and mustard and these were delicious. I probably will make them just...

 

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