Monte Cristo Sandwich

Ingredients

• 100 gButter
• 360 gWhite bread
• 200 gHam
• 200 gChicken breast
• 200 gEmmental cheese
• 4 pcsEgg
• 100 mlMilk
• 80 gJam

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare

   • Whisk eggs and milk in a shallow bowl, season with a pinch of salt and some pepper.
   • Slice or soften butter and weigh out ingredients.
2. 2

   Assemble sandwich

   • Spread butter on the first slice of bread and top with ham and cooked chicken.
   • Butter the middle slice on both sides, place on the meat and top with Emmental cheese.
   • Butter the third slice and place, butter side down, over the cheese.
   • Trim crusts, cut the sandwich in half lengthwise and secure with toothpicks if needed.
3. 3

   Batter and fry

   • Dip the assembled sandwich briefly into the egg-milk batter so all cut edges are lightly coated.
   • Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat and fry the sandwich on all sides until golden and the cheese has melted (about 2–4 minutes per side).
   • Remove toothpicks before serving.
4. 4

   Serve

   • Serve the sandwich hot with lingonberry, strawberry or cranberry jam.
   • Optionally halve and plate with a spoonful of jam on the side.