Monte Cristo
10m prep 4m 0s cook 14m ready
2 servings This sandwich is sometimes pan-fried, sometimes deep-fried, and sometimes served as a double decker. Regardless of the preparation, it is always epic.
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 4 slices white bread
- Softened butter
- Dijon mustard
- 4 thin slices ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese or a layer of grated Gruyère
- 4 thin slices turkey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Powdered sugar
- Red currant jelly
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Whisk together in a shallow bowl: ¼ cup milk; 2 eggs
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Step 2.
Lay out on a work surface: 4 slices white bread
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Step 3.
Spread all 4 slices with: Softened butter; Dijon mustard
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Step 4.
Top 2 of the slices with: 4 thin slices ham; 4 slices Swiss cheese or a layer of grated Gruyère; 4 thin slices turkey
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Step 5.
Place the remaining 2 slices of bread on top, buttered side down. Melt in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat: 2 tablespoons butter
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Step 6.
Dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture on both sides. Place in the skillet and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and cut in half on the diagonal. Serve sprinkled with: Powdered sugar
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Step 7.
with a side of: Red currant jelly
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