Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSophia'sBreakfast Monte Cristo Recipe

Breakfast Monte Cristo Recipe

Inspired by Sophia's
Time30m
Serves2

A french toast sandwich layered with scrambled eggs, bacon, and brie cheese. Served with breakfast potatoes and a side of berry syrup.

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Ingredients

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Breakfast Monte Cristo

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Egg Mixture

    In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.

  3. 3

    Scramble the Eggs

    In the same skillet, pour in the egg mixture and scramble until fully cooked. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On two slices of bread, layer scrambled eggs, bacon, and slices of brie cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread.

  5. 5

    French Toast Coating

    In the egg mixture bowl, dip each sandwich until coated on both sides.

  6. 6

    Cook the Sandwich

    In the skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook each sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

  7. 7

    Prepare the Breakfast Potatoes

    In another skillet, cook the breakfast potatoes according to package instructions or until golden and crispy.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve the Monte Cristo sandwiches hot with breakfast potatoes on the side and drizzle with berry syrup made from mixed berries and maple syrup.

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