Description
Delicious Monte Cristo Roll-Ups combine ham, Swiss cheese, and bread rolled together, dipped in an egg and milk batter, then pan-fried to golden perfection. Served warm with a side of strawberry or raspberry jam, these bite-sized treats make a perfect savory-sweet snack or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Roll-Ups
- 6 slices bread
- 6 slices ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
Batter
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons canola or sunflower oil
To Serve
- Strawberry or raspberry jam
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Trim the crusts off each slice of bread and flatten them evenly using a rolling pin to create a pliable base for rolling.
- Assemble the roll-ups: On each flattened bread slice, place one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese. Roll up the bread tightly around the fillings and set each roll seam side down to seal. Repeat with all bread slices.
- Make the batter: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until fully combined to create a smooth egg batter.
- Heat the pan: Place a frying pan over medium heat and add in the oil. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Cook the roll-ups: Dip each roll-up into the egg batter, ensuring it is coated evenly. Carefully place the coated roll-ups seam side down in the hot pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, turning with tongs or cooking chopsticks to brown all sides evenly until golden and cooked through.
- Keep warm if needed: If making a large batch, keep finished roll-ups warm in the oven on the ‘keep warm’ setting while cooking the rest.
- Serve: Serve the Monte Cristo Roll-Ups warm with a side of strawberry or raspberry jam for dipping or spreading.
Notes
- Removing the crusts and flattening the bread helps create a smooth wrapper for rolling and ensures even cooking.
- Using canola or sunflower oil provides a neutral flavor and good frying results.
- Jam adds a delightful sweet contrast to the savory ham and cheese.
- Work carefully when turning roll-ups to prevent them from unrolling.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for larger groups.
- For a crispier texture, you can cook the roll-ups a bit longer or increase the pan heat slightly, but be careful not to burn them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
