French Toast Monte Cristo: The Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich!
Truly the ultimate breakfast sandwich! Turkey, ham, bacon, lots of cheese, fried egg, and tasty preserves, tucked between two slices of thick, lightly sweetened challah French toast.
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American, French
Keyword french toast monte cristo
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 4sandwiches
Calories 913kcal
Author Erica
Ingredients
8sliceschallah bread1-inch slices
1cupwhole milk
3eggs
¼cupsugar
1tablespoonunsalted buttermelted
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
4slicesHavarti cheese
4slicesGouda cheese
8slicesbaconcooked
8slicesturkey
8slicesham
4eggsfried
½cupfruit preservesflavor of choice
Instructions
Heat a lightly oiled griddle to 350 degrees F, or a skillet over medium-high flame.
In a shallow bowl, gently beat together milk, eggs, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.
Soak each side of 2-4 bread slices (depending on size of griddle/pan) in egg mixture and place on griddle, cooking for 2-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip each slice. While other side is browning, spread 2 tablespoons of preserves over one slice, then top with 1 slice of Havarti, 2 slices bacon, and 1 fried egg. Top the other slice with 1 slice of Gouda, 2 slices each turkey and ham. Cook 4-6 minutes until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
Carefully flip turkey/ham toast slice onto bacon/egg slice, then remove from griddle/pan with a spatula to a plate.
Repeat with other slices of challah, creating 4 sandwiches. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with additional preserves if desired. Enjoy!