WAFFLE MONTE CRISTOS

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Waffles packed with turkey, ham, bacon and apricot preserves have so much sweet, smoky love going on. I use frozen waffles to save time, but have at it if you want to put your waffle iron to good use. -Kelly Reynolds, Urbana, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup apricot preserves
8 frozen waffles
4 slices deli turkey
4 slices deli ham
4 slices Havarti cheese (about 3 ounces)
4 bacon strips, cooked
2 tablespoons butter, softened
Maple syrup

Steps:

Preheat griddle over medium heat. Spread preserves over four waffles. Layer with turkey, ham, cheese and bacon; top with remaining waffles. Lightly spread outsides of waffles with butter., Place on griddle; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and heated through. Serve with syrup for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.