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Chef John's Monte Cristo Benedict
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Chef John's Monte Cristo Benedict

16 ingredients 20 min + 30 min 4 sandwiches openrecipes
Chef John's Monte Cristo Benedict

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1223
Calories
61g
Protein
57g
Fat
114g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pork 100g cooked 242
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Allspice 1 tsp ground (1.9g) 5
Chives 1 tbsp (3g) 1
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

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 4 thick slices day-old French bread
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 thin slices cooked ham
  • 4 slices Cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices Havarti cheese
  • 8 poached eggs
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives, or to taste
  • 1 pinch kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

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