Description
Monte Cristo Sandwich (Bennigan’s Copycat) is a delightful comfort food that combines layers of savory ham, turkey, and melted Swiss cheese, all enveloped in crispy, golden-brown bread. This indulgent sandwich is perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy Sunday afternoon. With its sweet and savory notes, it promises to tantalize your taste buds and warm your heart. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, this recipe will impress guests and satisfy cravings alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick-sliced brioche or challah bread
- 4 oz thinly sliced deli ham
- 4 oz thinly sliced deli turkey
- 4 oz Swiss cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Gather ingredients in an assembly line.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk until smooth.
- Assemble the sandwich by layering ham, turkey, and cheese between two slices of bread.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture for about 10 seconds on each side.
- Place the dipped sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown, approximately 3 minutes per side.
- Dust cooked sandwiches lightly with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (220g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg