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Monte Cristo

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1120kcal

Ingredients

Sandwich

  • 2 TBSP Mustard
  • 2 TBSP Mayonnaise
  • 6 slices Sourdough bread or bread of choice
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 6 oz Deli ham sliced thin
  • 4 TBSP Unsalted butter plus more as needed
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Carrots peeled and cut into 3 inch long sticks
  • 1/4 cup Ranch dressing

Lemon Spritzer

  • 24 oz Sparkling water cold
  • 8 slices Lemon
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Spread the mustard and mayo on one side of each slice of bread.
  • Build the sandwich: Lay a slice of cheese onto the bread. Place another slice of bread over top, then layer the ham and another slice of cheese. Top with a final slice of bread. Spread the butter on both outside slice of bread.
  • In a medium bowl, beat eggs with milk and salt.
  • Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add butter to coat the pan.
  • Carefully dip the sandwich into the egg mixture. 
  • Brown the sandwich on all sides until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
  • Mix together the sparkling water and lemon. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Cut in half, serve with carrot sticks with ranch, and lemonade.

Nutrition

Calories: 1120kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 81g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 326mg | Sodium: 2333mg | Potassium: 794mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 12000IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 547mg | Iron: 5mg