Original 1949 Brown Derby Cookbook - Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe

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Original 1949 Brown Derby Cookbook - Monte Cristo Sandwich
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Directions:

  1. Lightly beat eggs and milk in a shallow bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. For each sandwich, lightly butter 3 slices of bread on both sides.
  3. Place 2 slices of turkey and 2 of ham between 2 slices of bread.
  4. Top with 2 slices of cheese and add last slice of bread.
  5. Trim crusts, secure with toothpicks, and cut in half on the diagonal.
  6. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  7. Dip sandwich halves, top and bottom, in batter.
  8. When butter foams, place sandwiches in skillet and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  9. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet, turn sandwiches, and fry for 2 minutes more.
  10. Transfer to plates, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and serve with jelly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 379.49 Kcal (1589 kJ)
Calories from fat 194.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.65g 33%
Cholesterol 431.5mg 144%
Sodium 440.3mg 18%
Potassium 232.22mg 5%
Total Carbs 15.23g 5%
Sugars 2.1g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.52g 10%
Protein 30.32g 61%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 3.3mg 110%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 375.2mg 38%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 229.15 Kcal (959 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.07g 33%
Cholesterol 260.56mg 144%
Sodium 265.87mg 18%
Potassium 140.22mg 5%
Total Carbs 9.2g 5%
Sugars 1.27g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.52g 10%
Protein 18.31g 61%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 2mg 110%
Iron 2.2mg 20%
Calcium 226.6mg 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.9
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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