Skip to main content
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Photo: Eaters Collective

Monte Cristo Sandwich

11 ingredients 10 min 4 sandwiches openrecipes
Monte Cristo Sandwich

A variation of the Croque Monsieur, this is a savory ham and cheese sandwich prepared like French toast, served with sweet fruit preserves or maple syrup.

Share this recipe

Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1255
Calories
62g
Protein
50g
Fat
135g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pork 100g cooked 242
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Maple Syrup 1 tbsp (20ml) 52
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 8 slices firm bread (a hearty French or Challah), sliced ½-inch to 1-inch thick
  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted + 1 tablespoon for cooking
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Dijon mustard
  • 8 ounces sliced Virginia ham
  • 8 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • Maple syrup, for serving

Directions

Step-by-step directions aren't available for this recipe in our database. View the full recipe at the original source →
By browneyedbaker · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

Curious what else pairs well?

Use our flavor tools to explore molecular pairings, find substitutes, and discover novel combinations.