Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Monte Cristo Roll-Ups featuring ham and Swiss cheese wrapped in flattened bread, dipped in an egg batter, and pan-fried until golden and warm. Served with a sweet side of strawberry or raspberry jam, this recipe makes a perfect savory-sweet snack or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Filling
- 6 slices bread
- 6 slices ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
Batter
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
For Cooking and Serving
- 2 tablespoons oil (canola or sunflower)
- Strawberry or raspberry jam to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Trim the crusts off each slice of bread and flatten them using a rolling pin to make the bread more pliable for rolling.
- Assemble Rolls: On each flattened slice, place one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese. Carefully roll up the bread with fillings inside and set the rolls seam side down to prevent unrolling.
- Make the Batter: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until fully combined and smooth.
- Heat the Pan: Preheat a frying pan over medium heat and add the oil, allowing it to heat evenly.
- Dip and Cook Rolls: Dip each roll into the egg and milk batter coating all sides, then carefully place them in the hot pan. Cook rolls for about 5 minutes total, turning them gently with tongs or chopsticks to cook evenly until golden and warmed through.
- Keep Warm: If preparing a larger batch, you can keep the cooked roll-ups warm in the oven using the keep warm function until ready to serve.
- Serve: Serve the Monte Cristo Roll-Ups warm, accompanied by a side of strawberry or raspberry jam for dipping.
Notes
- Flattening the bread helps it roll up tightly and prevents cracking during cooking.
- Use ham and Swiss cheese slices of similar size to the bread for even rolling.
- Keep an eye on the frying pan heat to avoid burning the rolls; medium heat is best.
- You can substitute other types of deli meats or cheeses as desired.
- The sweet jam provides a classic contrast to the savory flavor and can be adjusted to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
