Monte Cristo Gfo Recipe
Two slices of Texas French toast with ham & Swiss cheese topped with powdered sugar & drizzled with house-made raspberry melba sauce. Served with your choice of potatoes.
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Ingredients
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French Toast
Filling
Raspberry Melba Sauce
Toppings
Potatoes
Method
French Toast Preparation
- 1
Mix Egg Batter
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- 2
Prepare the Toast
Dip each slice of Texas toast into the egg batter, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side.
- 3
Cook the French Toast
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the soaked Texas toast slices and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assemble the Monte Cristo
- 4
Layer the Ingredients
On two slices of the French toast, layer 2 slices of ham and 1 slice of Swiss cheese. Top with another slice of French toast to make a sandwich.
- 5
Heat the Sandwich
Return the assembled sandwiches to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on each side or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden.
Raspberry Melba Sauce Preparation
- 6
Cook the Raspberries
In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the raspberries break down and the sauce thickens slightly.
- 7
Strain the Sauce
Once cooked, strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds, if desired. Set aside.
Potatoes Preparation
- 8
- 9
