This Monte Cristo recipe creates a delightful combination of flavors and textures with layers of ham and cheese between slices of bread. The batter of flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and milk gives these sandwiches a light and crispy coating. Serve with powdered sugar and raspberry preserves for a sweet touch.

Sandwich

Cheese

Pork

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Ingredients

Servings: 2 servings

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For The Batter

1/2 cup all-purpose flour (2 1/4 ounces; 64g)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; for table salt, use a pinch

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup (118ml) whole milk

1 large egg

For The Sandwiches

1 tablespoon (15g) mayonnaise, divided

4 slices hearty white sandwich bread

2 teaspoons (10g) Dijon mustard, divided

4 ounces (113g) shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese (about 1 cup), divided

6 ounces (170g) thinly sliced ham (about 12 slices), divided

2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter

Powdered sugar for serving, optional

Raspberry preserves for serving, optional

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,108kcal

55%
Fat

65g

3%
Saturated Fat

35g

1%
Carbohydrates

78g

3%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

7g

0%
Protein

54g

2%
Cholesterol

284mg

14%
Sodium

1,924mg

96%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Monte Cristo

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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