The Monte Cristo sandwich is already a little slice of heaven, but this Brie Monte Cristo sandwich recipe will change your life, grilled cheese wise!
There are grilled cheese sandwiches, and then there are Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.
I have always been helplessly enthralled with any menu that has the words Monte Cristo Sandwich on it. Because that basically translates to a rocking great grilled cheese sandwich that involves thin-sliced ham, swiss cheese, an egg batter that the whole thing has been dipped in, and some deep-frying.
Usually with some fries on the side, to make sure your calorie intake is high enough. So imagine this: the very same thing…except instead of the swiss cheese, you use Brie cheese.
Melty, silky, can’t get enough of it Brie. You’re with me, right? LET’S MAKE ONE.
Here’s how you make a Brie Monte Cristo Sandwich!
In this case, I used D’Affinois, which is the cheese I would choose to take with me if I was ever banished forever to a desert island and could only choose one cheese to take with me. (These are the things I think about, just so you know. It never hurts to have a plan.)
It is like Brie’s creamier, meltier younger cousin, and it may just ruin all other triple cream cheeses for you forever more. You’ve been warned. But I knew I was going to go all out on this sandwich, and so….D’Affinois.
Now, some Monte Christos out there in the world use a much thicker batter, but I think the light (and I use that word loosely, given what we are talking about here) french toast-type egg mixture approach is actually kinda better.
It lets the whole cheese and ham end of things shine through in all their glory. And this is one of those recipes that is, well, glorious. You practically have to eat it with your eyes closed just to make sure nothing else in the world interferes.
Please go make this right now. Time’s a wasting.
PrintBrie Croque Monsieur Sandwiches
The Monte Christo sandwich is already a little slice of heaven, but this Brie Monte Cristo sandwich recipe will change your life, grilled cheese wise!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
- 9 oz. Brie or D’Affinois cheese, cut into 12 thin slices
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 6 slices thin sliced ham
- 12 slices white bread
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, divided
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Assemble six sandwiches, each with one slice of ham and two slices of cheese between two slices of bread. Cut each sandwich into quarters.
- Heat half of the melted butter in a large nonstick pan on medium heat, swirling to coat bottom of pan.
- Dip half of the sandwich quarters into the egg and milk mixture, turning to coat. Immediately place in preheated pan, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melting. Repeat with remaining butter and sandwiches. Serve hot.
Recipe updated from an earlier Framed Cooks post, wherein I mistakenly called this a Croque Monsieur…but whatever it is, it’s delicious!
Sandra Hutchinson says
This sandwich & I had some tomato that I need to finish up & added that. Wow over the top. I always have the makings for this now in my fridge.
Kate Morgan Jackson says
Sandra! You made my day – this is one of my all time favorite sandwiches too!
Adina says
Now that is a sandwich! Amazing! And judging by the many comments I think I am not the only one who’s drooling over the keyboard.
Kate says
I think this may be my favorite sandwich ever, both in terms of the picture and the sandwich itself!
Melanie @ Melanie Cooks says
I can never get enough Brie! Especially when it’s hot and melted – yummmmm! This sandwich is so delicious, no matter what the name of it is :)
Kate says
Me TOO on the Brie – I have no off switch!
grace says
that might be the most magnificent picture of a cheese sandwich that i’ve ever seen, and that’s saying something! awesome creation, kate!
Kate says
This is my favorite comment of the day – thanks Grace!! xx
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
This is the ultimate grilled cheese Kate! Love it! Your photo of all that melting cheese is making me drool!!
Kate says
Melty cheese is the BEST! I can’t resist.
Mindy says
This is my version of heavy.
Mindy says
Clearly that should have said heaven. ;)
Kate says
Ha! Love it. :)
Mir says
Oooh, melty cheese. YES. And let’s fry everything and put it on a plate! I can’t resist the pull of that, either.
Yours looks so perfect. Adding brie is perfection because, well, brie. Melty cheese to the max!
Kate says
You and I can be co-presidents of the Melty Cheese Club because clearly we understand it. :)
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Mmm my mouth is watering just looking at this deliciousness! I love the melty brie on here. What a perfect sandwich!
Kate says
It’s my favorite!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says
Look at that sandwich! WOW! Super cheesy (love the brie idea!) – I would eat it for pretty much any meal of the day :)
Kate says
Me too! I have to remind myself there are other sandwiches in the world. :)