Description
Indulgent monte cristo style grilled cheese sandwich blends sweet and savory flavors from French culinary traditions. Crisp bread, melted cheese, and ham create a delightful meal you will savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 slices Sara Lee ArtesanoTM Bread
- 2–3 ounces (85 grams) smoked deli ham, sliced, room temperature
- 2 slices Swiss cheese, room temperature
Binding and Coating Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) half and half
Condiments and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) grainy mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) butter
- Powdered sugar, for sprinkling (if desired)
Instructions
- Generously coat one bread slice with mayonnaise and the other with mustard, positioning them spread-side upward.
- Layer Swiss cheese slices onto each bread surface.
- Position ham atop the cheese on one bread slice, then carefully unite the sandwich halves.
- Whisk egg and half and half in a shallow bowl until thoroughly integrated.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, melting butter until it shimmers and coats the pan’s surface.
- Submerge entire sandwich into egg mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Transfer sandwich to heated skillet, cooking approximately 3-4 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown complexion.
- Carefully rotate sandwich, grilling opposite side until equally bronzed and crisp.
- Transfer to serving plate, optionally dusting with delicate powdered sugar and accompanying with vibrant strawberry preserves.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bread to prevent sogginess and maintain a crispy exterior when grilling.
- Blot ham with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crispier sandwich without water pooling.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or provolone for unique flavor profiles and added richness.
- Adjust egg mixture consistency by adding a splash of milk or cream for a lighter, more delicate coating that creates a golden-brown crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1060 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg