MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

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Make and share this Monte Cristo Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Colorado Lauralee

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 12 cut triangles, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

18 slices bread
butter
6 slices ham
6 slices cooked turkey or 6 slices cooked chicken
12 slices swiss cheese or 12 slices gruyere cheese
mustard, if desired
mayonnaise, if desired
3 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Dust lightly with powdered sugar & remove toothpicks before serving.

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