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Campfire Monte Cristo sandwich on plate with raspberries.
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5 from 1 vote

Campfire Monte Cristos

These campfire monte cristos feature cheese, jam, and your choice of ham or turkey for a golden, sweet and savory sandwich!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 405kcal
Author: Sarah Trenalone

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 4 slices bread of choice I like Italian loaf or sourdough. Use gluten-free bread if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon milk or water
  • 2 slices Swiss or Gruyere cheese Or use more as desired
  • 4 slices ham or turkey (~2 ounces) Or used shaved meat
  • 1 tablespoon raspberry jam
  • 1 tablespoon oil or butter
  • honey (optional)

Instructions

  • Lightly whisk egg and milk (or water) in a bowl. The bowl should be large enough to dip bread in, so a shallow bowl works best.
    Divide ham or turkey between 2 slices of bread and top with cheese.
    Add raspberry jam to the remaining slices of bread, then place bread jam-side down onto the meat and cheese, creating sandwiches.
    Slices of bread with cheese, meat, and jam next to bowl of egg mixture.
  • Add oil or butter to a cast iron skillet and place on a hot campfire grate to pre-heat the pan.
    Dip each of the sandwiches briefly in the egg mixture, then place in skillet.
    Sandwich dipped in bowl of egg mixture.
  • Cook Monte Cristo sandwiches on one side for about 3 minutes, or until golden. (Timing will vary depending on how hot your pan is.)
    Flip and cook the other side for about 3 minutes, until golden brown with melted cheese.
    Monte cristo sandwiches in cast-iron pan, with one of them flipped to show a cooked golden side.
  • Optionally, drizzle with honey. Serve immediately while still hot.
    Campfire Monte Cristo sandwich on plate with raspberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Monte Cristo sandwich | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 388IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 3mg