Monte Cristo
Monte Cristo takes about 30 minutes from beginning to end. One serving contains 403 calories, 27g of protein, and 16g of fat. For $1.44 per serving, you get a main course that serves 4. 37 people were impressed by this recipe. A mixture of swiss cheese, egg whites, egg, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is brought to you by Eating Well. Overall, this recipe earns a pretty good spoonacular score of 56%. Similar recipes include The Monte Cristo, Monte Cristo, and Monte Cristo.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
4 thin slices deli ham, (about 4 ounces)
4 thin slices roasted deli turkey, (about 4 ounces)
1 large egg
3 large egg whites
Pinch of ground nutmeg
1/4 cup low-fat milk
8 teaspoons raspberry jam
1 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese
8 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread
Equipment:
baking sheet
wire rack
oven
whisk
frying pan
Cooking instruction summary:
Preheat oven to 275F. Set a wire rack on a baking sheet and lightly coat with cooking spray. Place the baking sheet in the oven.Whisk egg, egg whites, milk and nutmeg in a shallow dish until combined.Spread 1 teaspoon jam on each slice of bread. Divide turkey, ham and cheese evenly among 4 slices. Top each sandwich with another slice of bread, jam-side down.Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat. Dip 2 sandwiches into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides. Place the battered sandwiches in the pan, cover and cook until browned and the cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 2 sandwiches. Serve warm.
Step by step:
1. Preheat oven to 275F. Set a wire rack on a baking sheet and lightly coat with cooking spray.
2. Place the baking sheet in the oven.
3. Whisk egg, egg whites, milk and nutmeg in a shallow dish until combined.
4. Spread 1 teaspoon jam on each slice of bread. Divide turkey, ham and cheese evenly among 4 slices. Top each sandwich with another slice of bread, jam-side down.Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat. Dip 2 sandwiches into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides.
5. Place the battered sandwiches in the pan, cover and cook until browned and the cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
6. Transfer to the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 2 sandwiches.
7. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
covered percent of daily need
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