French Toast Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

By zhanghengshuo

4 Person

25 Minutes

462 Calories

This sandwich is a decadent play on the classic Monte Cristo. For this version, instead of simple bread, make a slice of French toast and pile everything on it in an over-the-top style. A Monte Cristo Sandwich is like the best ham and cheese sandwich you will ever have! It’s essentially French Toast sandwiched with ham and cheese, pan-fried in butter until golden and the cheese has melted. Make it for breakfast or brunch – or anytime! Monte Cristos are a ham and cheese sandwich that’s been french-toasted. It’s America’s answer to the French classic French Monsieur!

Ingredients

Sandwiches

1 cup Finely grated Gruyere cheese
12 Very thin ham slices
Dijon mustard

French Toast

4 Thick slices brioche
Clarified Butter, for the pan
Freshly ground nutmeg
Kosher salt
2 tbsp. Sugar
1/2 cup Whole milk
3 Large eggs

Method

01

Make the French toast: In a medium, shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, salt, and nutmeg.
02

In a nonstick skillet set over medium heat, melt enough clarified butter to coat the bottom of the pan. Dip a slice of brioche into the egg mixture, and let rest for about 15 seconds on each side before transferring to the hot pan.
03

Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack, then repeat with remaining bread slices. Make the sandwiches: Heat broiler.
04

Spread each slice of warm French toast with as much Dijon mustard as you’d like. Top each piece with three slices of ham and sprinkle with Gruyere cheese. Place on a baking sheet.
05

Broil for about 2 minutes, until ham is toasted and cheese is bubbling and melted. (Keep an eye on the sandwiches; they burn quickly.) Serve warm.

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French Toast Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

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01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 462 Kcal
Prep Time 20 Mins
Cook Time 5 Mins
Total Time 25 Mins

02 Ingredients

Sandwiches

1 cup Finely grated Gruyere cheese

12 Very thin ham slices

Dijon mustard

French Toast

4 Thick slices brioche

Clarified Butter, for the pan

Freshly ground nutmeg

Kosher salt

2 tbsp. Sugar

1/2 cup Whole milk

3 Large eggs

03 Method

Step 1

Make the French toast: In a medium, shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, salt, and nutmeg.

Step 2

In a nonstick skillet set over medium heat, melt enough clarified butter to coat the bottom of the pan. Dip a slice of brioche into the egg mixture, and let rest for about 15 seconds on each side before transferring to the hot pan.

Step 3

Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack, then repeat with remaining bread slices. Make the sandwiches: Heat broiler.

Step 4

Spread each slice of warm French toast with as much Dijon mustard as you’d like. Top each piece with three slices of ham and sprinkle with Gruyere cheese. Place on a baking sheet.

Step 5

Broil for about 2 minutes, until ham is toasted and cheese is bubbling and melted. (Keep an eye on the sandwiches; they burn quickly.) Serve warm.

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