Original 1949 Brown Derby Cookbook - Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe
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Directions:
- Lightly beat eggs and milk in a shallow bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- For each sandwich, lightly butter 3 slices of bread on both sides.
- Place 2 slices of turkey and 2 of ham between 2 slices of bread.
- Top with 2 slices of cheese and add last slice of bread.
- Trim crusts, secure with toothpicks, and cut in half on the diagonal.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Dip sandwich halves, top and bottom, in batter.
- When butter foams, place sandwiches in skillet and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet, turn sandwiches, and fry for 2 minutes more.
- Transfer to plates, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and serve with jelly.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 379.49 Kcal (1589 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 194.85 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 21.65g | 33% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 431.5mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 440.3mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 232.22mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 15.23g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.52g | 10% | |
| Protein | 30.32g | 61% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3.3mg | 110% | |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 375.2mg | 38% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 229.15 Kcal (959 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 117.66 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 13.07g | 33% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 260.56mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 265.87mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 140.22mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 9.2g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 1.27g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.52g | 10% | |
| Protein | 18.31g | 61% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 2mg | 110% | |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 226.6mg | 38% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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