Description
This REAL DEAL Monte Cristo recipe is the ultimate brunch sandwich, layered with turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, and dipped in custard batter for a crispy golden crust. Finished with powdered sugar and raspberry preserves, it delivers sweet and savory perfection in every bite. A must-try breakfast or brunch idea for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
2 slices thick white bread
2 slices Swiss cheese
2 slices turkey breast
2 slices deli ham
2 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk or half and half
1 tablespoon butter
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
2 tablespoons raspberry preserves
Instructions
1. Layer one slice of bread with Swiss cheese, turkey, another layer of Swiss, and then ham. Top with the second slice of bread.
2. In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper to make the batter.
3. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbling.
4. Dip the assembled sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides well.
5. Fry the sandwich for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
6. Remove from skillet, transfer to a plate, and dust with powdered sugar.
7. Slice the sandwich in half and serve with raspberry preserves on the side or spooned on top.
Notes
Use challah or brioche for a richer flavor and better structure.
Don’t skip the double cheese layer—it helps hold everything together.
Fry on medium heat to avoid burning the outside before the cheese melts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 215mg