Monte Cristo Melt

Serves 1
Prep Time 8 min
Cook Time 4 min
Enjoy this flavourful grilled cheese sandwich paired with soup or a side salad for lunch or dinner. Swiss cheese, slices of turkey and ham are cooked between thick slices of whole-grain bread dipped in an egg mixture. Cooked until golden brown and oozing with cheese.

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) milk (1%)
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 slices whole-grain bread
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) prepared mustard
  • 1 slice deli turkey
  • 1 slice deli ham
  • 1 thin slice Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Whisk eggs, milk and pepper in bowl; set aside.

  • Step 2

    Spread one side of bread slice with mustard. Place slices of turkey and ham on bread. Top with cheese and remaining slice of bread.

  • Step 3

    Soak sandwich in egg mixture until mixture is absorbed, about 2 minutes on each side.

  • Step 4

    Spray small non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat.

  • Step 5

    Place sandwich in skillet and lower heat to medium-low. Cook until bread is golden brown and cheese melts, about 2 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories436
Fat23 g
Saturated Fat9 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate27 g
Fibre4 g
Sugars5 g
Protein32 g
Sodium729 mg