Monte Cristo sandwich with brioche bun
Votes: 3
Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Popularized in the United States in the 1960s, the Monte Cristo ham sandwich is dipped in egg before frying and served with powdered sugar and jam. This version features Italian prosciutto ham, rosemary for a distinctive flavor, and slices of brioche bun spread with dessert mustard and raspberry jam.
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.
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 slices brioche bread
- 16 thin slices prosciutto cotto ham
- 8 thin slices Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1/2 tsp chopped rosemary
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, room temperature
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp. l. olive oil
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- In a small bowl, combine the jam, mustard, and rosemary. Line 8 slices of brioche bread with mustard. Spread them almost to the edges. Top each with a slice of cheese and 2 slices of prosciutto. Make a sandwich by sandwiching 2 slices of bread together.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs. Pour in the heavy cream and season with salt.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil to the skillet and heat for 1 minute. Dip the sandwich in the liaison on both sides and place it in the preheated skillet.
Cover and cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the lid, flip, and cook the other side for another 4 minutes, until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches. - Sprinkle the tops of the sandwiches with powdered sugar and serve warm.
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