Chef John's Monte Cristo Benedict takes French toast topped with ham, two kinds of cheese, and perfectly poached eggs for a twist on the brunch sandwich.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
651 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Whisk 2 eggs, cream, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, 1 pinch salt, and 1 pinch cayenne pepper together in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
Step 3
Lay bread slices, one at a time, into egg mixture; let bread absorb mixture. Flip bread slices; let absorb mixture until almost all has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add butter and let melt. Add bread slices; cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer French toast to a baking sheet.
Step 5
Add ham slices to the skillet; cook until begins to brown, about 1 minute per side.
Step 6
Place 1 slice Cheddar cheese on 1 slice French toast, top with 2 slices ham, and top ham with 1 slice Havarti cheese.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven until French toast slices are no longer wet, batter is set, and cheeses have melted and begun to brown, about 20 minutes.
Step 8
Place sandwiches on serving plates; top each with 2 poached eggs and chives. Season with 1 pinch salt and 1 pinch cayenne pepper.