MONTE CUBANO

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This two-in-one indulgence has the irresistible makings of a Cuban sandwich, including Swiss cheese, pickles, and sliced meats-but itÂ’s also dipped in egg batter and fried like a Monte Cristo.

Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Sandwich     Egg     turkey     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Father's Day     Back to School     Dinner     Lunch     Mayonnaise     Ham     Swiss Cheese     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Makes 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices firm bread
1 to 2 teaspoons mustard
4 or 5 dill pickle rounds
2 slices boiled or baked ham
2 slices smoked turkey
3 thin slices Swiss cheese
1/2 garlic clove
1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 large egg
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Spread 1 slice of bread with mustard and top with pickles, meats, and cheese. Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then mix with mayonnaise. Spread on remaining slice of bread and assemble sandwich.
  • Beat together egg, milk, and 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then soak sandwich in egg mixture.
  • Melt butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat. Cook sandwich, uncovered, until underside is well browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook remaining side, covered, until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 1 minute.

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