Mr. Food Monte Cristo

SERVES: 8

COOK TIME: 20 Min

In honor of Mr. Food and his love of traditions, we combined his love of breaking bread with family and his favorite way to use Challah bread which was to make a grilled Monte Cristo sandwich. We know he'd be proud his legacy has carried on and if you listen closely enough, you can hear those four words we loved hearing him say so much... "OOH, IT'S SO GOOD!!"

What You'll Need

6 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
8 (1-ounce) slices Swiss cheese
16 slices egg bread (challah)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter

What to Do

In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and milk until well combined.
Equally divide the turkey, ham, and Swiss cheese on 8 slices of bread. Top with remaining slices of bread.
In a large skillet or on a griddle, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Dip two sandwiches, one at a time, in the egg mixture, coating completely. Place in skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until egg is golden and cheese is melted.
Repeat with remaining sandwiches, adding more butter as needed. Serve sandwiches immediately.

Note

If desired, serve with powdered sugar.
Click here to watch a heartfelt tribute to Mr. Food!

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 507
Calories from Fat 212
Total Fat 24g 36 %
Saturated Fat 11g 56 %
Trans Fat 0.3g 0 %
Protein 29g 58 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 251mg 84 %
Sodium 1,133mg 47 %
Total Carbohydrates 44g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 8 %
Sugars 4.8g 0 %

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Rapherttetteh 8861 874

Mar 02, 2015

awesome

syturner 4183127

Jun 05, 2014

Have enjoyed this sandwich many times and one restaurant we visited suggested it be served with maple syrup

plantkrazz 7805054

Nov 22, 2013

These are even better with a little Thousand Island Dressing slathered on one side of the bread.

Barb59

Nov 21, 2013

I used to get it at a restaurant that has moved from our area. It was making me crazy trying to remember the name of this sandwich, so I was glad to see you bring it back. ry. I believe this restaurant added the dusting with powdered sugar and drizzling with some type of raspberry (maybe cran/rasp?) sauce. So rich it was appetizer, entree and dessert all rolled into one and really serves two.

dolymi116

Nov 21, 2013

I haven't made the sandwich yet, but I know it will be so Good!! I watched the tribute to Mr Food. It warmed my heart and brought back so many memories of times I would watch the Channel 7 News (Tyler, Texas) with my grandparents. Thank you for sharing your wonderful memories of a special man. Donna Mitchell Rusk, Texas

dandendulk

Nov 21, 2013

You can get Challah bread at most bakeries these days. I live in Florida, and Publix Supermarket makes it all the time. I have seen it in stores such as BJ's and Target as well. You can also get it at a Jewish Deli and/or Bakery.

dandendulk

Nov 21, 2013

I love the sandwich, but I have had it using other types of bread. I think I will try Challah next time I make the sandwich. Thanks.

mspeachestoo 80198 92

Nov 21, 2013

HI does anyone know where he got the bread from.

barb2647

Aug 18, 2012

Love Monte Cristo sandwitches.