Milo's Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe Video

One of our favorite places to enjoy a meal is Milo's City Café on Broadway in Portland. Loren who is the owner and chef shares his recipe for the American classic, the Monte Cristo. A great old American Sandwich; three layers of a good soft egg bread, sliced ham, sliced turkey and Swiss cheese, egg dipped and cooked like a French toast. Doesn’t that sound great?

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings1
CuisineCourse
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Ingredients

 Deli sliced ham4 Ounce (2 slices)
 Deli sliced turkey4 Ounce (2 slices)
 Swiss cheese/Gruyere cheese4 Ounce (2 slices)
 Bread slices3 Large (egg bread)
 Mustard/Mayonnaise2 Teaspoon (Optional)
 Eggs2 Small
 Milk2 Tablespoon
 Salt1 Pinch
 Butter1 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1290 Calories from Fat 575

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 65 g99.6%

Saturated Fat 33.1 g165.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 571 mg190.3%

Sodium 3304.9 mg137.7%

Total Carbohydrates 82 g27.3%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20.1%

Sugars 9.4 g

Protein 95 g190.6%

Vitamin A 34.5% Vitamin C 0.5%

Calcium 113% Iron 36.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. For each sandwich use 3 slices of bread. Spread one side of bread with mustard or mayonnaise if using.
2. Then cover with slices of ham and a slice of cheese.
3. Spread with a little mustard or other mayonnaise on both sides of second side, if desired. Place on top of ham slice and top with thin slices of turkey and one slice of cheese.
4. Place third slice for top; press sandwich lightly and trim crusts.
5. Cut into halves diagonally and secure each quarter with toothpicks.

FINALIZING
6. Beat eggs with milk and salt. Dip sandwich halves into the egg mixture.
7. Fry on a hot skillet or griddle in butter. Brown on all sides, adding more butter when necessary.

SERVING
8. Remove toothpicks before serving.
9. Arrange on a plate and serve with jam and fresh fruit if you like.
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