Monte Cristo Sandwich (Ham Cheese French Toast)

Name: Monte Cristo Sandwich (Ham Cheese French Toast)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4 slices bread of choice ((Note 1)); 1 large egg or 2 small eggs; 1 tbsp milk; Salt; 2 tsp mayonnaise ((I like whole egg mayo)); 2 - 4 slices gruyere cheese ((or other grated or sliced melting cheese of choice)); Ham or turkey (, sliced or shaved); 1 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Monte Cristo is America's answer to the French classic Croque Monseur. Most commonly made with ham, but also found made with turkey and other sliced meats. Gruyere is the most common type of cheese used but really, you can't go wrong no matter what type of cheese you use, just as long as it's a good

⏱ 13 min 🔨 Prep 5min 🔥 Cook 8min 📊 Easy 🍽 2 servings ⭐ 5.0 (25) 👁 8

Monte Cristo Sandwich (Ham Cheese French Toast)

Ingredients

2 servings

4 slices bread of choice ((Note 1))
1 large egg or 2 small eggs
1 tbsp milk
Salt
2 tsp mayonnaise ((I like whole egg mayo))
2 - 4 slices gruyere cheese ((or other grated or sliced melting cheese of choice))
Ham or turkey (, sliced or shaved)
1 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

Lightly whisk egg, milk and a generous pinch of salt in a flat bowl.
Spread 2 slices of bread with mayonnaise.
Top with ham, then cheese, then sandwich with remaining slices of bread. Press down firmly.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Dip each side of the sandwiches briefly in the egg mixture, then place in skillet.
Cook the first side, pressing down with an egg flip, for 3 minutes or until deep golden brown.
Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes, pressing down firmly with the egg flip, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serve immediately, while hot!

Nutrition per serving

Protein23.8g

Carbs31.7g

Fat25.1g

442kcal

23.8gProtein

31.7gCarbs

25.1gFat

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$535.00

Per Serving
$268.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$1070.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (75% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
bread of choice	4 slices	$123.00
egg or 2 small eggs	1 large	$33.00
milk	1 tbsp	$2.00
Salt	-	-
mayonnaise	2 tsp	$4.00
- 4 slices gruyere cheese	2	$263.00
Ham or turkey	-	-
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter	1	$110.00