Monte Cristo Recipe
ham and melted havarti cheese topped with a fried egg, sandwiched with two pieces of artisan bread dipped in french toast egg mix, griddled and lined with blackberry jam and served with a side of has browns
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Ingredients
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Sandwich Ingredients
French Toast Egg Mix
Hash Browns
Method
Prepare the French Toast Mix
- 1
Assemble the Sandwich
- 2
Build the Sandwich
Spread blackberry jam on one side of each slice of artisan bread. On one slice, layer ham, Havarti cheese, and cover with the other slice of bread, jam side down.
- 3
Dip and Cook
Dip the assembled sandwich into the French toast egg mix, ensuring both sides are coated. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little butter or oil. Griddle the sandwich on both sides until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Cook the Hash Browns
- 4
Cook Hash Browns
In a separate skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add frozen hash browns, season with salt and pepper, and cook until crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Fry the Egg
- 5
Serve
- 6
Plate the Dish
Serve the Monte Cristo sandwich topped with the fried egg, alongside the crispy hash browns.