Monte Cristo Sandwich with Muenster and Apricot Jam

Name: Monte Cristo Sandwich with Muenster and Apricot Jam
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 18 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 slices thick-cut bread (such as brioche or challah); 2-4 tsp Dijon mustard; 4-6 slices deli-style ham; 4-6 slices deli-style turkey; 4 slices muenster cheese; 2-3 tbsp unsalted butter, for cooking; 2 large eggs; ¼ cup half and half or milk; ⅛ tsp kosher salt; ⅛ tsp fresh ground black pepper; ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg; powdered sugar, for dusting; apricot jam

Instructions

Prep:8minCook:10min

A spin on the classic Monte Cristo, I swap the traditional Swiss for creamy Muenster cheese and serve it with mild apricot jam for dipping. It's savory, a little sweet, and totally irresistible.

Updated at: Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:31:30 GMT