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Monte Cristo Sandwich

Match score: 70% (7/10 required ingredients available)

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Recipe IngredientStatusMapped To
2 slices white bread or briocheAvailableBread
2–3 slices ham
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2–3 slices turkey
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2 slices Swiss cheeseAvailableCheese, Block
1 eggAvailableEggs
1/4 cup milkAvailableMilk, Powdered
Pinch of saltAvailableSalt
Butter, for cookingAvailableButter
Powdered sugarAvailableSugar, White
Raspberry or strawberry jam, for serving
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Instructions

Steps

  1. Assemble the sandwich: bread, cheese, ham, turkey, cheese, bread.
  2. Whisk egg, milk, and salt in a shallow bowl.
  3. Dip the sandwich in the egg mixture, coating both sides.
  4. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
  5. Cook the sandwich 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through.
  6. Dust with powdered sugar.
  7. Serve with jam on the side.

Notes

  1. Use thick bread so the sandwich does not fall apart after dipping.
  2. Press the sandwich lightly while cooking for better structure.
  3. Do not soak the sandwich too long in the egg mixture. Coat it, then cook it.
  4. Powdered sugar and jam are part of the classic sweet/savory version, but they can be omitted.

Alternates

  1. Deep-fried version: Dip the sandwich in egg batter, then fry in 350°F oil until golden brown.
  2. French toast style: Use brioche or challah and cook it like stuffed French toast.
  3. Cheese swap: Use Gruyere, provolone, or cheddar instead of Swiss.
  4. Meat swap: Use only ham, only turkey, or add chicken.
  5. Sauce swap: Serve with raspberry jam, strawberry jam, maple syrup, or honey mustard.