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Monte Cristo Stuffed French Toast with Strawberry Syrup

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Updated Aug 19, 2010
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Enjoy these cheesy French bread and ham sandwiches with strawberry syrup - perfect for an on-the-go dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes!

Monte Cristo Stuffed French Toast with Strawberry Syrup

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 3
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 12 slices French bread, 1/2 inch thick
  • 1/4 lb shaved or very thinly sliced cooked ham
  • 3 slices (3/4 oz each) Gruyère or Swiss cheese, cut in half
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • Powdered sugar, if desired
  • 3/4 cup strawberry syrup

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Top 6 slices of the bread evenly with ham and cheese, folding to fit. Top with remaining bread slices.
  • Step 
    2
    In small bowl, beat eggs, milk and granulated sugar with fork or wire whisk until well mixed; pour into shallow bowl.
  • Step 
    3
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-low heat. Dip each side of each sandwich in egg mixture, allowing time for bread to soak up mixture. Add sandwiches to skillet. Cover; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition

850 Calories
22g Total Fat
31g Protein
132g Total Carbohydrate
42g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
850
Calories from Fat
200
Total Fat
22g
34%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
265mg
88%
Sodium
1360mg
57%
Potassium
380mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
132g
44%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
42g
Protein
31g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
6 Starch; 0 Fruit; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
9
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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