I love a Monte Cristo! It’s a fried sandwich with ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, and mustard dipped in beaten egg and pan-fried until golden and gooey for a delicious alternative to your usual ham and cheese sandwich. Great with berry jam on the side.
Prep Time::5 mins
Cook Time::15 mins
Total Time::20 mins
Servings::1
Yield::1 sandwich
Ingredients
2 slices bread
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 slices cooked ham
2 slices cooked turkey meat
1 slice Swiss cheese
1 large egg
½ cup milk
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Spread mayonnaise on one side of one bread slice. Spread mustard on one side of remaining bread slice.
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Top with alternate slices of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese.
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Close sandwich with remaining bread slice, mayonnaise-side down.
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Beat egg and milk in a shallow bowl until well combined. Lightly grease a small skillet over medium heat.
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Dip sandwich into egg mixture to coat on both sides.
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Transfer sandwich to the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.
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Serve hot.
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