Monte Cristo Roll Ups (Printable Version)
Layers of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese wrapped in soft bread, dipped in seasoned egg, and pan-fried until golden and crispy. Finished with powdered sugar and served with raspberry jam.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 8 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed
→ Fillings
02 - 4 slices deli ham
03 - 4 slices deli turkey
04 - 4 slices Swiss cheese
→ Egg Mixture
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 3 tbsp milk
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/8 tsp black pepper
→ For Cooking
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Serving
10 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
11 - Raspberry jam, for dipping
# Method:
01 - Roll each bread slice with a rolling pin until thin and pliable for easy rolling.
02 - Arrange ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese evenly across each flattened bread slice.
03 - Roll each bread slice tightly into a log, pressing gently to seal the seam.
04 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl until fully combined.
05 - Dip each roll up in the egg mixture, turning to ensure all sides are evenly coated.
06 - Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add roll ups seam-side down and cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and cheese is melted, about 6-8 minutes.
07 - Transfer to a serving plate, dust generously with powdered sugar, and serve warm with raspberry jam for dipping.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between savory ham and turkey with sweet powdered sugar is absolutely irresistible
- They come together in under 30 minutes but look like you put in serious effort
- Perfect for those mornings when you want something special without the fuss of traditional French toast
02 -
- Work quickly when coating the roll ups in egg mixture or the bread gets soggy and falls apart
- Start with seam side down in the pan so it seals first and prevents unrolling during cooking
- Medium heat is crucial, high heat burns the outside before the cheese melts
03 -
- Place roll ups seam side down on a cutting board while you finish the rest to help them hold their shape
- Don't overcrowd the pan, cook in batches if needed so each roll up gets proper contact with the skillet