Monte Cristo Roll Ups (Printable)
Golden pan-fried spirals filled with ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese, served with powdered sugar and raspberry jam for dipping.
# What You'll 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, creating an even surface for filling.
02 - Arrange ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese evenly across each flattened bread slice.
03 - Roll each bread slice tightly into a compact log, pressing gently to seal the seam securely.
04 - Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl until fully combined.
05 - Dip each roll in the egg mixture, turning to coat all sides evenly.
06 - Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until foaming subsides.
07 - Place rolls seam-side down in the skillet. Cook, turning frequently, until all sides are golden brown and cheese melts, approximately 6–8 minutes.
08 - Transfer to a serving plate, dust generously with powdered sugar, and serve immediately with raspberry jam for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between salty ham and turkey against sweet powdered sugar creates that addictive flavor profile you craved from the diner version
- These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like you spent way more effort on them
02 -
- Working with slightly stale bread actually helps here since fresh bread can become gummy when flattened and may tear more easily
- Keeping the heat at medium prevents burning the exterior before the cheese has time to melt inside
03 -
- Place roll ups seam side down in the pan first since the seam seals itself during cooking
- Use a paper towel to wipe out excess butter between batches to prevent burning