Monte Cristo Roll Ups (Printable Version)

Golden pan-fried roll ups with ham, turkey and Swiss cheese, served with powdered sugar and raspberry jam for dipping.

# 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 - Flatten each bread slice with a rolling pin until thin and pliable, creating an even surface for rolling.
02 - Arrange one slice each of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese on every flattened bread piece, keeping edges clear for proper sealing.
03 - Roll each bread slice tightly into a log, pressing gently along the seam to secure the filling inside.
04 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl until fully combined.
05 - Dip each roll up into the egg mixture, turning to coat all sides evenly and absorb the liquid.
06 - Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
07 - Place roll ups seam-side down in the pan and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning frequently, until all sides are golden brown and cheese has melted.
08 - Transfer roll ups to a serving plate, dust generously with powdered sugar, and serve warm alongside raspberry jam for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like you spent all morning cooking something fancy
  • The combination of savory ham and turkey with sweet powdered sugar hits every craving at once
02 -
  • Getting the seam side into the butter first prevents the rolls from unrolling while they cook
  • Do not overcrowd the pan or the temperature will drop and they will turn soggy instead of crisp
03 -
  • A light sprinkle of cinnamon in the egg mixture creates an extra warm spice note
  • Whole wheat bread adds a nutty flavor though the texture will be slightly heartier

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