Monte Cristo Recipe
Grilled ham and Swiss cheese sandwiched between two extra-thick slices of French toast. Served with a side of raspberry sauce.
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Ingredients
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Sandwich Ingredients
Raspberry Sauce Ingredients
Method
Sandwich Preparation
- 1
Make the Egg Mixture
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- 2
Assemble the Sandwich
Place one slice of bread on a clean surface and layer a slice of Swiss cheese and a slice of ham on top. Repeat this with another slice of cheese and ham, then top with a second slice of bread to create a sandwich. Repeat for the other sandwich.
- 3
Dip the Sandwich
Carefully dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, allowing the bread to soak for about 30 seconds on each side.
- 4
Cook the Sandwich
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Once melted, add one sandwich to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Repeat with the second sandwich, adding the remaining butter as needed.
Raspberry Sauce Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Sauce
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the frozen raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir occasionally until the mixture comes to a simmer and the raspberries break down, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Blend the Sauce
Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Use a blender or an immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve if desired for a smoother texture.
