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Monte Cristo Sandwich

Make the most of your leftover ham on sourdough French Toast with a classic Monte Cristo Sandwich for Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, or anything in between.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Barrett Bridenhagen

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 pieces sourdough bread
  • butter for the pan
  • 2 slices swiss cheese I like Jarlsberg, though Emmentaler or Gruyère is traditional
  • 2 slices ham
  • 2 slices turkey
  • 2 slices tomato
  • maple syrup for serving

Instructions

  • Whisk the egg and milk in a wide bowl or pan. Dip the bread in the egg mixture on both sides of each slice until it has completely absorbed. Monte Cristo soaking bread
  • Prep the rest of your ingredients so you can work quickly once the bread is cooked. Monte Cristo ingredients
  • Heat a frying pan to medium low. Melt in a little butter. Add the bread. Monte Cristo frying french toast Cook until browned. Flip.Monte Cristo french toast
  • Top one side with the turkey and the other with the cheese. Monte Cristo turkey and swiss
  • Turn heat down a little. When the cheese has melted, but the bread isn’t burned (here’s the hard part!) add the ham to the pan and heat through.
  • Place the ham and the tomatoes on the sandwich and close.
  • Serve with real maple syrup if you like salty and sweet like I do.Monte Cristo and maple syrup

Notes

*Vermont may be substituted in a pinch.