Sweet and Savory Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
7 minutes
Servings:
2 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons half-and-half
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 slices brioche bread
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry jam
  • 4 ounces sliced ham
  • 4 ounces sliced turkey
  • 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Directions
  1. Crack the eggs into a shallow bowl then add the half-and-half and nutmeg.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together.
  3. Divide the mayonnaise between 2 slices of brioche bread and spread it evenly.
  4. Divide the jam and spread onto the two remaining slices of bread.
  5. Divide the ham and turkey between the mayonnaise-covered slices of bread.
  6. Divide the cheese between the jam-covered slices. Press the cheese lightly into the jam.
  7. Put the sandwiches together.
  8. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  9. Dip the sandwiches on both sides in the egg mixture.
  10. Transfer the sandwich to the skillet and cook until the bread is golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
  11. Sprinkle the sandwiches with powdered sugar and slice them in half.
  12. Serve the Monte Cristo sandwiches.