Recipes
Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwiches
8 servings
20 minutes total
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Ingredients
- 8 frozen homestyle waffles
- 4 slices Swiss cheese (about 4 oz)
- 6 oz thin-sliced turkey
- 6 oz thin-sliced ham
- 4 slices American cheese (about 2 ½ oz)
- 4 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
- 4 large eggs (or 1 cup egg substitute)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- Maple syrup (optional for serving)
Steps
- Arrange 4 waffles on work surface; top evenly with Swiss cheese, turkey, ham, and American cheese. Spread 1 tablespoon jam each on remaining 4 waffles and assemble sandwiches.
- Whisk eggs and milk in shallow dish until blended. Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Place 2 tablespoons butter in pan. Dip 2 sandwiches into egg mixture (letting excess drip off), then add to pan (wash hands) and cover; cook 1–2 minutes on each side until outside is golden, cheese has melted, and center is 165°F. Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 2 sandwiches.
- Cut sandwiches into halves or quarters. Serve with warmed maple syrup on the side for dipping.
Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 360, Total Fat 20g, Sat Fat 10g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 160mg, Sodium 790mg, Total Carb 25g, Fiber 0g, Total Sugar 10g, (Incl. 9g Added Sugars), Protein 18g, Vitamin D 6%, Calc 25%, Iron 15%, Potassium 2%