Monte Cristo Roll Ups (Printable)
Crispy golden roll ups with ham, turkey and melted Swiss cheese, finished with sweet powdered sugar.
# 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 Steps:
01 - Roll each bread slice with a rolling pin until thin and pliable, ensuring even thickness for easy rolling.
02 - Arrange ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese evenly across each flattened bread slice, leaving edges clear for sealing.
03 - Tightly roll each bread slice into a compact log, pressing gently along the seam to secure the filling inside.
04 - Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl until fully combined and smooth.
05 - Dip each roll up into the egg mixture, turning to coat all sides evenly and absorb the custard.
06 - Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
07 - Place rolls seam-side down in the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning frequently until all sides are golden brown and cheese melts completely.
08 - Transfer to a serving plate, dust generously with powdered sugar, and serve warm alongside raspberry jam for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crispy exterior gives way to that perfect melted cheese moment that makes everyone reach for seconds
- They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like you put way more thought into them
02 -
- The seam side needs to hit the pan first so it seals shut and doesnt unroll while cooking
- Medium heat is crucial, high heat burns the exterior before the cheese melts
03 -
- Pat your ham and turkey dry with paper towels before layering to prevent soggy bread
- Let the roll ups rest on a wire rack for 2 minutes after cooking so they stay crispy