Monte Cristo sandwich with green salad

Votes: 1

Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 620, total fat 30 G., saturated fats 15 G., proteins 31 G., carbohydrates 57 G., fiber 2 G., cholesterol 227 mg, sodium 1534 mg, sugar 19 G.

The American Monte Cristo sandwich is a surprising fusion of a ham and cheese sandwich and French toast. White bread is spread with mustard, topped with slices of ham and cheese, topped with bread, soaked in an egg mixture, and fried until the cheese melts. These sandwiches are often served with sweet jams—an unusual, yet delicious combination. You can go one step further and spread raspberry jam on one of the bread slices. It will be delicious and unique. Serve the sandwich for a hearty snack with a side of salad greens dressed with balsamic vinegar.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

8 thick slices of white bread
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup raspberry jam
0.5 tbsp. grated gruyere cheese
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 110 g)
8 thinly sliced smoked hams (about 170 g)
3 large eggs
1/3 cup whole milk
3 tbsp (45 g) butter
6 cups small salad greens (about 100 g)
1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Preheat the oven to 175°C. Spread 4 slices of bread with mustard and the other 4 with jam. Mix both types of cheese in a bowl, then spread half the cheese mixture evenly among the mustard-covered slices. Top with the ham, then the remaining cheese, and top with the bread and jam. Press each sandwich lightly into place. In a baking dish, combine the eggs, milk, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of ground black pepper.
In a large nonstick skillet, melt 1.5 tablespoons (75 grams) of butter over medium-high heat until it begins to darken. Dip 2 sandwiches in the egg mixture, turning to coat completely. Let any excess drip off, then place them in the hot skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the sandwiches to a wire rack set on a baking sheet.

Wipe out the skillet, add the remaining 1.5 tablespoons (75 g) butter, and cook the remaining 2 sandwiches. Transfer them to a wire rack, then return the pan to the oven until the cheese is completely melted, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss the salad greens with vinegar, a pinch of salt, and a little ground black pepper. Serve with sandwiches.

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