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Monte Cristo Breakfast Sandwich

A sweet-and-savory French toast sandwich stuffed with ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese, dusted with powdered sugar and served with jam. Indulgent brunch in under 20 minutes.

Total time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
485
Protein
21g
Monte Cristo Breakfast Sandwich
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla in a shallow bowl until well combined.

  2. Step 2

    Layer ham, turkey, and cheese between two bread slices. Repeat to make 2 sandwiches.

  3. Step 3

    Heat butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium until foaming, ~1 minute.

  4. Step 4

    Dip each sandwich in egg mixture, coating both sides; lay in hot skillet.

  5. Step 5

    Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes per side.

  6. Step 6

    Transfer to a cutting board and dust generously with powdered sugar.

  7. Step 7

    Cut diagonally in half and serve immediately with jam and extra sugar.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • shallow bowl
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • spatula

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