Monte Cristo Stuffed French Toast with Strawberry Syrup

Name: Monte Cristo Stuffed French Toast with Strawberry Syrup
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: French
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

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Prep 20 min
Total 20 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 3

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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;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.