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Monte Cristo Sandwich

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This fried sandwich contains turkey and ham.

Ingredients:

  • 18 slices bread
  • butter
  • 6 slices ham
  • 6 slices turkey or chicken
  • 12 slices Swiss or Gruyere cheese
  • a little mustard and mayonnaise, if desired
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation:

For each sandwich use 3 slices of bread. Butter one side of bread first, then cover with a slice of ham and a slice of turkey or chicken. Butter both sides of the second slice of bread and spread with a little mustard or other dressing, if desired. Place on top of turkey or ham slice and top with 2 thin slices of cheese. Butter third slice for top; press sandwich lightly and trim crusts. Cut into halves diagonally and secure with toothpicks.

Beat eggs with milk and salt. Dip sandwich halves into the egg mixture and fry on a hot skillet or griddle in butter or margarine. Brown on all sides, adding more butter when necessary. Remove toothpicks before serving.
Makes 6 sandwiches, 12 cut triangles, to serve 4.

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Great, but My way is better!!!!December 16, 2007By bigislandgrrl
"The first time I made this, following the recipe exactly, It left much to be desired. The ""french toast"" on the inside was mushy, and kind of made my stomach turn thinking of the raw egg I was eating. So, I threw it away and started anew. I reccomend cooking the ""french toast"", like French Toast. Dipping the bread slices ( cut into halves) in the egg, and frying on the griddle. While frying on the griddle, I toss on slices of ham and turkey to warm next to the french toast. When you flip the first time, arrange the cheese (cut to size) first, and layer the warm turkey and ham on top of the browned french toast. When the bottoms are browned, attach the two sides of the sandwich. Lightly dust with powdered sugar (a little goes a long way) and serve with warmed (thinner) rasberry jam."

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