Monte Cristo Sandwiches Recipe
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Monte Cristo Sandwiches

By: Susie 
"These sandwiches are sort of french-toasty with a delicious filling of turkey, ham and Swiss cheese! Delicious!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (29)

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling Wine
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 8 slices French bread
  • 8 ounces honey ham, chopped
  • 8 ounces smoked turkey breast, chopped
  • 12 slices Swiss cheese

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet to medium heat. Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture, place in the skillet and cook until lightly brown on both sides.
  3. Remove bread from skillet. Layer four slices of bread with a slice of Swiss cheese, ham, Swiss cheese, turkey and Swiss cheese again. Cover with remaining four bread slices. Return sandwiches to skillet; grill until cheese has melted and bread has browned. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 695 | Total Fat: 32.5g | Cholesterol: 297mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
A terrific sandwich, however, as written, I would have to have this for breakfast due to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by CARROTTOPHOTTIE   view full review
these sandwiches were very good, but they might have been better with a different kind of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2004 by ANGEL2DIE4   view full review
MMMmmm an amazing Monte Cristo it did make, I got rave reviews with it from my breakfast guests!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by TINKERBELL926   view full review
I THOUGHT THIS WAS JUST OKAY. I USED WHITE BREAD INSTEAD OF THE FRENCH BREAD. PLUS THERE WAS...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2004 by Momof2   view full review
These were very good...I made them more like a grilled cheese sandwich after reading the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by ONLYONESASA   view full review
Made the recipe like it says. I didn't like the french toast part. Although I think that it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by RRREGINA   view full review
Very easy to make. Kids ages (2-4 yrs)loved them! Quick and easy and delicious even to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by AMENEOU   view full review
I tried this recipe but we all agreed there is something missing. Wasn't easy to make......
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2006 by LESLIE30   view full review
i have fond memories of batter dipped & fried monte cristo sandwiches but like how this one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2011 by ildefonso   view full review
yummy! I used Challah Bread which is great for French Toast and it soaked up the egg mixture...

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