Simple Monte Cristo Sandwiches Recipe

Recreate the magic of Bennigan's famous Monte Cristo sandwich at home! This simplified recipe delivers the same gooey, cheesy, sweet, and savory goodness in a fraction of the time. Crispy bread, melted cheese, savory ham and turkey, and a touch of sweet strawberry jam – it's the perfect comfort food, elevated.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 1059.8 kcal

Protein 131g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Simple Monte Cristo Sandwiches

2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Texas Toast Thick Bread
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons strawberry jam
Cooked Turkey
Smoked Ham
Swiss Cheese
Powdered sugar, for dusting

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How to Make Simple Monte Cristo Sandwiches

In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until light and frothy.
Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are fully coated. Let excess batter drip off.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add battered bread slices to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Spread 1 tablespoon of strawberry jam on one side of each of 3 bread slices.
Layer 3 slices of bread, jam side up. On top of each, layer 1-2 slices each of turkey and ham, followed by 2 slices of cheese.
Top with remaining 3 slices of bread, jam-side down, creating three sandwiches.
Carefully transfer sandwiches to a baking sheet.
Broil in the middle oven rack for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, flipping halfway through and watching closely to prevent burning.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

98 g

Sugar

121g

Fat

144g

Carbs

25g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Simple Monte Cristo Sandwiches?

Simple Monte Cristo Sandwiches takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Simple Monte Cristo Sandwiches?

Simple Monte Cristo Sandwiches has approximately 1059.8 calories per serving, with about 131 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates and 82 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Simple Monte Cristo Sandwiches?

The key ingredients for Simple Monte Cristo Sandwiches are Eggs, Milk, Salt, Pepper, Texas Toast Thick Bread, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.