Ultimate Monte Cristo Sandwich
A decadent sandwich featuring tender ham, roasted turkey breast, and melted Swiss cheese, served with a sweet and tangy lingonberry dipping sauce. This dish is a rich and flavorful twist on the classic Monte Cristo.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of Challah bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of roasted turkey breast
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- ¼ cup lingonberry jam
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the lingonberry dipping sauce by combining lingonberry jam, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Prepare the breading station with three separate dishes containing flour mixture, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Butter one side of each slice of Challah bread.
- Bread the Challah slices by coating in flour mixture, then eggs, and finally panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry the bread slices in vegetable oil until golden brown.
- Assemble the Monte Cristo by spreading Dijon mustard on each fried bread slice, followed by a slice of ham, a slice of turkey, and a slice of Swiss cheese.
- Top with another fried bread slice, butter-side up.
- Serve the Ultimate Monte Cristo with the lingonberry dipping sauce.
Notes
Serve immediately for the best experience