Monte Cristo Baked Grilled Cheese
Ham, turkey, cheese, jam, and mustard are piled on this Monte Cristo Grilled Cheese. Baked to golden perfection in the oven, it's a quick, easy, super tasty lunch or brunch, and everyone gets to eat at the same time!
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 8 slices (3/4-inch thick) challah bread
- 1/3 cup butter , softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- 16 slices (1/2 pound) deli sliced honey ham
- 16 slices (1/2 pound) deli sliced roasted turkey
- 8 slices Gruyere cheese
- Powdered sugar , for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a sheet pan into the oven to preheat it.
- Cut challah bread into 8, 3/4-inch slices and butter one side of each slice.
- On the unbuttered side of each slice of bread, spread 1/2 tablespoon EACH dijon mustard and strawberry jam.
- On 4 slices of bread, place 2 thin slices of deli ham on top of the mustard/jam, followed by a thin slice of Gruyere cheese, and then 2 thin slices of deli turkey. Top the turkey with another slice of bread with the butter side up.
- Transfer the sandwiches onto the hot preheated sheet pan.
- Bake for 5 minutes, flip the sandwiches over and bake for another 5-7 minutes until the bread is golden brown and cheese is melty.
- Out of the oven, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 933kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 248mg | Sodium: 2777mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1238IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 693mg | Iron: 5mg