CALIFORNIA AVOCADO MONTE CRISTO

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Delicious! Bread, dipped in egg, with slices of avocado, made like a grilled cheese sandwich. I got this recipe somewhere on the internet.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, chopped finely
8 slices firm white bread (or whole wheat)
2 california avocados, sliced
8 ounces sliced cooked chicken (optional) or 8 ounces cooked turkey (optional)
4 ounces sliced jalapeno jack cheese
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup fruit salsa
4 sprigs fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat together eggs, milk, and salt.
  • Reserve.
  • Mix mayonnaise with garlic.
  • Spread 1/2 tablespoon on one side of each slice of bread.
  • Cover 4 slices of bread with avocado slices; top each with 2 slices chicken or turkey (if using) and 1 slice of cheese.
  • Cover each with remaining slice of bread, spread side down.
  • Diagonally cut each in half; reserve.
  • In a large frying pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Meanwhile, dip 4 sandwich halves in egg, coating well.
  • Brown in hot butter, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Repeat with remaining sandwich halves.
  • Serve each sandwich with 1/4 cup salsa.
  • Garnish with cilantro sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634, Fat 45, SaturatedFat 18, Cholesterol 341.4, Sodium 781.2, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 3.7, Protein 22.5

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