Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwich
A slight variation on the classic, this Monte Cristo waffle sandwich combines just the right amount of sweet and savory. It features whole wheat waffles, thin-sliced ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese, a sweet layer of jam, and then dipped in an egg mixture and pan-fried to perfection.
Servings 4
Equipment
- Large frying pan
- Shallow bowl or pie plate
Ingredients
- 4 whole wheat waffles
- 4 slices deli Swiss cheese or 1/2 cups shredded
- 4 oz thin-sliced deli ham
- 4 oz thin-sliced deli turkey breast
- 3 tbsp raspberry jam
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Build the sandwiches by topping two waffles with cheese slices, sliced ham, sliced turkey, and remaining cheese slices. Evenly spread jam on the other two waffles and place on top to compete the sandwich.
- Whisk the egg and milk in a shallow bowl or pie plate.
- Bring a large frying pan to medium heat. Melt butter in heated pan.
- Dredge both the top and bottom of one sandwich in the egg batter, then place it in the frying pan. Firmly press down with a large spatula and cook until the sandwich is browned, about 2 minutes. Flip the sandwich and cook the other side until browned and the cheese is melted, about another 2 minutes.
- Repeat the process with the other sandwich.
- Dust sandwiches lightly with powdered sugar, cut sandwiches in half, and serve immediately.