Monte Cristo Sandwich

What is a Monte Cristo? Basically, it’s an easy twist on the basic ham and cheese combination, and oh so very satisfying.…and it’s so cosmopolitan-ish sounding! The Monte Cristo isn’t just for lunch or dinner, either. Sometimes the Monte Cristo is served with preserves and/or powdered sugar, so it is totally appropriate for breakfast too. The Monte Cristo is made with ham, cheese, a bit of mustard, and mayonnaise, then it’s dipped in egg, and cooked just like french toast. Yep, no joke. Sounds crazy but Mmmmmm! Of course, this sandwich is on the decadent side, so it may not be an all-the-time sort of thing.

Makes 2 sandwiches

Ingredients:

2 eggs

pinches of salt and pepper

4 slices white bread

2 teaspoons mustard

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

½ pound sliced ham

2 slices swiss cheese (or cheese of preference – I actually used pepper jack)

2 tablespoons butter

optional garnish/toppings: powdered sugar, honey, preserves

Instructions:

Beat eggs in a shallow dish (large enough to fit a sandwich) along with a few pinches of salt and pepper. Set aside.

Assemble sandwiches, with mustard, mayonnaise, ham, and cheese. Slightly compress sandwich.

Over medium heat melt butter in skillet.

Dip and coat each sandwich in beaten egg, and place in skillet.

Cook sandwiches 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned to liking and cheese has melted.