Monte Cristo Roll Ups (Printable version)
Golden pan-fried rolls stuffed with ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese, dusted with powdered sugar and served with raspberry jam.
# What you need:
→ Bread
01 - 8 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed
→ Fillings
02 - 4 slices deli ham
03 - 4 slices deli turkey
04 - 4 slices Swiss cheese
→ Egg Mixture
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 3 tbsp milk
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/8 tsp black pepper
→ For Cooking
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Serving
10 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
11 - Raspberry jam, for dipping
# How to make it:
01 - Roll each bread slice with a rolling pin until thin and pliable.
02 - Arrange ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese on each flattened bread slice.
03 - Roll each bread slice tightly into a log, pressing gently to seal the seam.
04 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl until combined.
05 - Dip each roll in egg mixture, ensuring all sides are evenly coated.
06 - Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
07 - Place rolls seam-side down in skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and cheese melts, about 6-8 minutes.
08 - Transfer to plate, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm with raspberry jam.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The combination of powdered sugar and savory ham hits that perfect sweet and salty spot that makes brunch feel special
- They come together faster than you can set a proper table and look way more impressive than the effort suggests
02 -
- Seam side down placement in the pan is crucial or your roll ups will unroll while cooking
- Don't crowd the pan or the temperature drops too much and they end up soggy instead of crispy
03 -
- A tiny pinch of cinnamon in the egg mixture makes these feel extra special and brunch worthy
- Keep finished roll ups warm in a 200°F oven while you finish cooking the rest