Jul 14 2026
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Monte Cristo Recipe

Inspired by Tarrant's Cafe Downtown
Time30m
Serves2

roasted turkey, ham & swiss on french toast, with raspberry compote

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Ingredients

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Sandwich Ingredients

Raspberry Compote Ingredients

Method

Sandwich Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the French Toast Mixture

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

  2. 2

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Layer turkey, ham, and Swiss cheese between two slices of bread. Dip the sandwich in the egg mixture, coating both sides.

  3. 3

    Cook the Sandwich

    In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add the coated sandwich and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Raspberry Compote Preparation

  1. 4

    Make the Compote

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until the raspberries break down and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve the Dish

    Slice the Monte Cristo sandwich in half and serve warm with a generous spoonful of raspberry compote on the side.

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