Monte Cristo Sandwich
If you've never enjoyed a Monte Cristo, well, we've got to change that. What is a Monte Cristo you say? Basically it's just the best ham and cheese sandwich ever! And it's so cosmopolitan-ish sounding too. Author: Amy Johnson
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Serving size: 2
Calories per serving: 794
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serving size: 2
Calories per serving: 794
2 eggs
pinches of salt and pepper
4 slices sturdy white bread (or white bread of preference)
2 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 pound thick ham, sliced and baked
1/2 ounce weight gruyére cheese, shredded
additional salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
Directions:
1) Beat eggs in a shallow dish (large enough to fit a sandwich) along with a few pinches of salt and pepper. Set aside.
2) Assemble sandwiches, with mustard, mayonnaise, ham, cheese, salt and pepper to personal preference. Slightly compress sandwich.
3) Heat skillet over medium heat. Add butter; allow to melt.
4) Dip and coat each sandwich in beaten egg, and place in skillet. Cook sandwiches 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned to liking and cheese has melted.
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2) Assemble sandwiches, with mustard, mayonnaise, ham, cheese, salt and pepper to personal preference. Slightly compress sandwich.
3) Heat skillet over medium heat. Add butter; allow to melt.
4) Dip and coat each sandwich in beaten egg, and place in skillet. Cook sandwiches 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned to liking and cheese has melted.
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