Monte Cristo Sandwich

A buttery, golden-brown sandwich where egg-soaked bread turns crispy on the outside and soft inside. Melted cheese binds ham and turkey slices in a perfect salty-sweet balance.

• Prep time: 10 min
• Cook time: 10 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 861
• Protein: 47 g
• Carbs: 87 g
• Fat: 34 g

Ingredients

• 8 piece White bread ( thick slices )
• 4 piece Ham ( slices )
• 240 g Turkey breast fillet ( slices )
• 120 g Gruyère cheese ( grated )
• 4 piece Egg ( beaten )
• 100 ml Whole milk
• 60 g Minimum butter sweet
• 2 pinch Gray sea salt
• 4 tbsp Raspberry jam (extra or classic) optional ( for serving )
• 2 tbsp Icing sugar ( for dusting )

Instructions

1. Assembling the sandwiches

   On a slice of white bread, place a slice of ham, a slice of turkey, and the grated Gruyère. Top with the second slice of bread and press down firmly with the palm of your hand.

2. Preparing the egg mixture

   In a shallow dish, whisk the eggs with the whole milk and a pinch of grey sea salt. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.

3. Soaking

   Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture. The bread should absorb the liquid without falling apart. Flip to soak both sides thoroughly.

4. Cooking in butter

   Melt the butter in a pan. When it starts to foam, add the sandwiches. Brown for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the crust is golden and the cheese is completely melted.

5. Finishing and serving

   Remove the sandwiches from the pan. Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve immediately, accompanied by raspberry jam for the sweet and savory contrast.

Chef's tips

• Use a weight or a spatula to press the sandwich while cooking to ensure even cheese melting.
• The butter should be 'noisette' (browned) but not burnt; adjust your heat as soon as the color is reached.

Storage

Eat immediately to maintain the bread's crispness. Does not store well.