Monte Cristo French Toast
This delightful recipe combines the sweet and savory flavors of ham, cheese, and apricot marmalade stuffed inside thick slices of bread. Each bite captures the perfect balance of textures and tastes, creating a delicious treat that is perfect for any meal of the day. Enjoy the crispy, golden exterior and gooey melted cheese along with the burst of fruity marmalade in every bite. Ready in just a few simple steps, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 1/2 tsp. firmly packed light brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 4 slices country-style or homemade bread,
- each 1 1/2 inches thick
- 8 thin slices ham
- 4 thin slices Swiss or Gruyère cheese
- 8 tsp. Sarabeth's orange apricot marmalade,
- plus more for serving*
Instructions
- Preheat an electric panini maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, nutmeg, brown sugar and salt until blended. Pour into a shallow baking dish. Set aside.
- Carefully cut a horizontal slit on one long side of each bread slice to create a pocket, keeping the other three sides intact. Stuff each with 2 slices ham, 1 slice cheese and 2 tsp. marmalade. Gently press down on the bread. Place the bread in the egg mixture and soak for 30 seconds per side.
- If desired, lightly brush the panini maker with butter, or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place the bread on the preheated panini maker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until crisp and golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately with marmalade. Serves 4.
- Williams-Sonoma Kitchen
- * Available at Williams-Sonoma stores.
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