Classic Monte Cristo Sandwich 🥪 | Easy Sweet & Savoury Deli-Style Sandwich at Home
By Rebecca St.Clair
This easy homemade Monte Cristo sandwich recipe is a must-try if you love sweet-and-savoury comfort food. Full of deli-style sliced meat, a lightly egg-dipped exterior, and a dusting of powdered sugar, it’s the ultimate restaurant-style Monte Cristo made at home.
This traditional Monte Cristo sandwich recipe brings together savoury ham and turkey, melted Swiss cheese, all wrapped in a French toast batter. Easy to make and endlessly satisfying, it’s the answer to “what is a Monte Cristo sandwich and how do you make it?”
This easy Monte Cristo recipe at home is just like your favourite deli or café. Learn how to make a Monte Cristo sandwich with this simple, foolproof recipe. This deli-style Monte Cristo sandwich is perfect for brunch, lunch, or a comforting weekend meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy – Like an elevated grilled cheese sandwich. This recipe is simple to make.
Satisfying – Packed with layers of hearty meat and cheese for a filling sandwich.
Flavour – The perfect combination of sweet and savoury.
How to Store a Monte Cristo Sandwich
This sandwich is best served warm and fresh. However, they can also be made in advance as a meal-prep.
Fridge
- Allow the sandwich cool completely so steam doesn’t get trapped and make the sandwich soggy.
- Wrap in plastic wrap, foil, or place in an airtight container.
- Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours for the best texture and flavour.
Reheating (Highly Recommended)
For the best results, reheat in a skillet or oven to re-crisp the bread. Avoid the microwave, it will make the egg coating soft.
What bread to use for Monte Cristo Sandwich
White sandwich bread – The perfect soft texture and cooks up golden and crisp. Thickly sliced, this is the traditional option used in diners and cafés.
Brioche – Rich and slightly sweet, perfect if you like a more indulgent Monte Cristo.
Challah – Light, fluffy, and sturdy enough for dipping.
What dips to serve with a Monte Cristo sandwich
- Jam and preserves – Raspberry jam, strawberry jam, blackberry jam, or other fruit preserves.
- Honey mustard – perfect balance of sweet and tangy
- Maple syrup – especially good for brunch-style sandwiches.
Ingredients
Bread – I used thickly sliced white bread.
Cheese – I used Swiss cheese.
Sliced meat – I used a combination of sliced ham and sliced turkey.
Spread – I used mustard, but jam, mayonnaise, or a combination of these works great.
Egg – For the French toast coating.
Milk – For the French toast coating.
Vanilla – Flavour.
Butter – For frying the sandwich.
Powdered sugar (optional) – For dusting on the sandwich just before serving.
How to Make a Monte Cristo Sandwich
- In a shallow bowl beat together 2 eggs, 1/4 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
- Preheat a large frying pan or griddle to medium-low heat.
To assemble the sandwiches
- Spread on one slice of bread with the mustard (or spread of choice).
- Layer on top 1 slice of Swiss cheese followed by sliced ham and sliced turkey.
3. Spread the other slice of bread with your spread of choice.
4. Dip both sides of the sandwich in the egg mixture.
5. Add 1 Tablespoon of butter to coat the bottom of the pan.
6. Fry the sandwich until golden brown on one side and the cheese has started to melt.
7. Gently flip the sandwich over to the opposite side and fry a few minutes more, until golden and the cheese is melted throughout.
8. Transfer to a plate and dust with powdered sugar. (optional)
9. Continue to assemble, dip, and pan-fry the remainder of the sandwiches.
10. Slice and serve immediately with your favourite dip.
Deli-Style Monte Cristo Sandwich
This deli-style Monte Cristo sandwich brings together savoury ham, turkey, and melted Swiss cheese, all wrapped in a French toast batter.
Ingredients
- 8 thick slices of bread
- 4 Tablespoons mustard 60 ml
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices deli ham
- 8 slices deli turkey
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk 60 ml
- 1 teaspoon vanilla 5 ml
- 2 teaspoons powdered sugar 15 g
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl beat together 2 eggs, 1/4 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
- Preheat a large frying pan or griddle to medium-low heat.
- Spread on one slice of bread with the mustard (or spread of choice).
- Layer on top 1 slice of Swiss cheese followed by sliced ham and sliced turkey.
- Spread the other slice of bread with your spread of choice.
- Dip both sides of the sandwich in the egg mixture.
- Add 1 Tablespoon of butter to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Fry the sandwich until golden brown on one side and the cheese has started to melt.
- Gently flip the sandwich over to the opposite side and fry a few minutes more, until golden and the cheese is melted throughout.
- Transfer to a plate and dust with powdered sugar. (optional)
- Continue to assemble, dip, and pan-fry the remainder of the sandwiches.
- Slice and serve immediately with your favourite dip.
To assemble the sandwiches
Notes
Serve with a side of jam, preserves, or maple syrup for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 348Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 6gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 129mgSodium 780mgCarbohydrates 35gFiber 2gSugar 7gProtein 20g
Nutrition information isn't always accurate.
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