Recipe: Bennigan’s Baked Monte Cristo Sandwich
🕒 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
👩🍳 Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of Bennigan’s Baked Monte Cristo Sandwich, a savory treat perfect for lunch or snacks, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com.
🍽️ Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔍 Keywords: < 15 Mins, Oven
🛒 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 slices | Swiss cheese |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 8 oz | Milk |
| 3 tbsp | Butter |
| 2/3 cup | Margarine |
| 1 | Onion, diced |
| 3 slices | Turkey breast |
| 8 slices | Bread of choice |
📋 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 450ºF (230ºC).
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Prepare sandwiches: Place 1 slice of Swiss cheese and 1 slice of turkey on each of the 4 bread slices.
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Prepare egg mixture: In a pie plate, beat eggs, milk, and diced onion until well blended.
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Dip sandwiches: Dip each prepared sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring to spoon onion pieces onto the bread. Make sure all the egg mixture is used.
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Prepare baking pan: Place butter in a 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan and set in the preheated oven for a couple of minutes to melt.
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Assemble sandwiches: Carefully place the dipped sandwiches in the pan, and drizzle any remaining egg mixture over them.
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Bake: Bake the sandwiches for 5 minutes, then carefully turn them and continue baking until golden brown.
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Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot. Optionally, pair with your favorite dipping sauce or a side salad for a complete meal.
🌟 Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 973.4
- Fat Content: 49.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 26.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 431.5mg
- Sodium Content: 3235mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 76.5g
- Fiber Content: 4.3g
- Sugar Content: 6.7g
- Protein Content: 54g
👨👩👦👦 Recipe Yield: This recipe makes 2 sandwiches, serving 2 people.
📝 Notes & Tips:
- Feel free to customize the sandwiches by adding your favorite condiments or additional toppings like sliced tomatoes or lettuce.
- Ensure the bread slices are sturdy enough to hold up to the dipping process without becoming too soggy.
- If you prefer a crispier texture, you can toast the bread lightly before assembling the sandwiches.
- For a lighter version, you can use low-fat cheese and milk substitutes.
- Experiment with different types of cheese or deli meats to suit your taste preferences.
- This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy meal any time of day, whether you’re hosting a brunch gathering or simply craving a satisfying sandwich. Enjoy the delicious flavors of Bennigan’s Baked Monte Cristo Sandwich! 🥪🧀🍳
