Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Croissant Bread Monte Cristo
- Prep time
- 5 minutes PT5M
- Cook time
- 15 minutes PT15M
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
French toast meets ham and cheese—this buttery, flaky, sweet and savory breakfast sandwich is the stuff of dreams.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 8 slices croissant bread
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ½ pound deli-sliced ham
- ½ pound deli-sliced turkey
- 8 slices Gruyère cheese
- 8 bamboo skewers
- Powdered sugar, to taste
- Blackberry jam, to taste
Preparation
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat to 350°F.
Whisk together eggs and milk until well incorporated, then set aside.
Spread mustard on 1 side of each bread slice. Place 2 slices of ham on half of the bread slices, then place 2 slices of turkey on the remaining bread slices. Place 1 slice of Gruyère on each of the bread slices, then close to build 4 identical sandwiches. Insert 2 bamboo skewers into each sandwich to hold together while dipping and frying.
Dip each sandwich into egg mixture then fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and melty. Remove from pan and drain on a wire rack. Remove skewers, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve immediately with jam.
