Best Open Face Monte Cristo Recipes

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OPEN FACE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES



Open Face Monte Cristo Sandwiches image

We were visiting friends in Colorado and they served this for brunch. We absolutely flipped for these. I have made these on lazy weekends and my family really enjoys this.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 white bread, slices 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
4 tablespoons strawberry jam or 4 tablespoons red currant jelly
4 ounces thinly sliced cooked turkey or 4 ounces chicken
4 ounces thinly sliced smoked ham
8 slices swiss cheese
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a shallow dish.
  • Dip both sides of bread slices in egg mixture.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet; add bread slices, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon strawberry jam on 1 side of each bread slice; top evenly with turkey, ham, and cheese.
  • Place on baking sheet.
  • Broil 5 inches from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle powdered sugar, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

OPEN-FACE MONTE CRISTO



Open-Face Monte Cristo image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
6 Italian bread slices (1/2 inch thick)
12 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Honey Smoked Turkey Breast
12 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Ham
12 KRAFT Slim Cut Mozzarella Cheese Slices
1 jar (12 oz.) HEINZ HomeStyle Roasted Turkey Gravy

Steps:

  • Heat large heavy skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Meanwhile, whisk eggs and milk in shallow dish until blended.
  • Dip bread, 1 slice at a time, in egg mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each bread slice. Add to hot skillet. Cook 1-1/2 min. or until bottoms of bread slices are lightly toasted; turn. Top with meat and cheese; cover. Cook 1-1/2 to 2 min. or until sandwiches are heated through and cheese is melted.
  • Meanwhile, cook gravy in small saucepan on medium-low heat 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Drizzle gravy over sandwiches just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Sodium 900 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

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