The Monte Cristo sandwich is of North American origin, in several restaurants in Los Angeles the invention of the first Monte Cristo sandwich is disputed, which is a derivative of croquet-monsieur, a French sandwich. This North American sandwich consists of turkey ham and mozzarella cheese between two slices of bread, coated in egg and milk, and grilled until golden brown. It is usually accompanied with maple syrup or red fruit jams. Read on and learn how to prepare this delicious Monte Cristo sandwich.
Ingredients to make Monte Cristo Sandwich:
- 2 slices of sliced bread
- 2 units of mozzarella cheese
- 2 units of turkey ham
- 20 grams of butter
- 80 milliliters of milk (⅓ cup)
- 1 unit of Egg
- 1 pinch of salt
- 50 milliliters of maple syrup
How to make Monte Cristo Sandwich:
1.Before making this American sandwich, the first step is to get all the ingredients ready.
2.Arrange the ham and cheese on the slices of bread, close the sandwich and flatten very well.
3.In a bowl, beat the milk with the egg and a pinch of salt, until obtaining a homogeneous consistency. Then pass the sandwiches through the mixture and cover completely.
4.Finally, melt the butter in a frying pan, arrange the Monte Cristo sandwiches and cook on both sides until completely browned.
5.Serve the delicious Monte Cristo sandwich, sprinkle with icing sugar and cover with maple syrup, it is ideal to consume at breakfast time accompanied by a hot drink.
