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Monte Cristo Sandwich
11 ingredients
10 min
4 sandwiches
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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.
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
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By browneyedbaker ·
Recipe sourced from
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