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Monte Cristo Stuffed French Toast with Strawberry Syrup

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 3
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by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Jan 4, 2012
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Ingredients

  • 12 slices French bread, 1/2 inch thick
  • 1/4 lb shaved or very thinly sliced cooked ham
  • 3 slices (3/4 oz each) Gruyère or Swiss cheese, cut in half
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • Powdered sugar, if desired
  • 3/4 cup strawberry syrup

Directions

  •  
    1
    Top 6 slices of the bread evenly with ham and cheese, folding to fit. Top with remaining bread slices.
  •  
    2
    In small bowl, beat eggs, milk and granulated sugar with fork or wire whisk until well mixed; pour into shallow bowl.
  •  
    3
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-low heat. Dip each side of each sandwich in egg mixture, allowing time for bread to soak up mixture. Add sandwiches to skillet. Cover; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with syrup.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Croque monsieur, or Monte Cristo sandwiches, are making a comeback! Traditionally a French-style grilled ham and cheese sandwich that has been dipped into a beaten egg mixture and fried in butter, this version becomes a rich and sensational French toast! Mix equal amounts of strawberry syrup and sour cream for a different topping flavor.

Nutrition Information

850 Calories, 22g Total Fat, 31g Protein, 132g Total Carbohydrate, 42g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
850
Calories from Fat
200
Total Fat
22g
34%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
265mg
88%
Sodium
1360mg
57%
Potassium
380mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
132g
44%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
42g
Protein
31g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
6 Starch; 0 Fruit; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
9
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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