Dinner

Classic Monte Cristo

Name: Classic Monte Cristo
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 6 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup half-and-half; 1 1/2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sour cream; 6 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese; 6 ounces thinly sliced turkey breast; 12 (1-ounce) slices Vienna sandwich bread; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons strawberrypreserves; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons strawberrypreserves

18 September 2026

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Total Time45 Mins

Serves6

Per Serving$1.82

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Classic Monte Cristo might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. One portion of this dish contains about 22g of protein, 22g of fat, and a total of 316 calories. This recipe serves 6 and costs $1.82 per serving.

Lunch Cheese Eggs Turkey

Method:

1
Place 1 ounce each of turkey, ham, and cheese on each of 6 bread slices; top with remaining 6 bread slices.
2
Combine eggs and half-and-half; stir well with a wire whisk. Carefully dip sandwiches into egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
3
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
4
Place 3 sandwiches in skillet; cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until bread is golden and cheese melts.
5
Remove from skillet, and sprinkle sandwiches evenly with half of powdered sugar. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon butter, 3 sandwiches, and remaining powdered sugar.
6
Top sandwiches evenly with sour cream and strawberry preserves.
7
Serve immediately.