A Monte Cristo is a fried ham and turkey sandwich that can differ regionally. Traditionally it is dipped in its entirety in batter and deep fried. In some regions it is served grilled. It is sometimes served with fruit preserves and powdered sugar. Ingredients:
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 slices bread (i prefer sourdough)
8 ounces honey ham, chopped
8 ounces smoked turkey breast, chopped
24 slices Swiss cheese
Directions:
In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg.
Heat a non-stick skillet to medium heat. Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture, place in the skillet and cook until lightly brown on both sides.
Remove bread from skillet. Layer four slices of bread with a slice of Swiss cheese, ham, Swiss cheese, turkey and Swiss cheese again. Cover with remaining four bread slices. Return sandwiches to skillet; grill until cheese has melted and bread has browned. Serve hot.
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 slices bread (i prefer sourdough)
8 ounces honey ham, chopped
8 ounces smoked turkey breast, chopped
24 slices Swiss cheese
Directions:
In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg.
Heat a non-stick skillet to medium heat. Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture, place in the skillet and cook until lightly brown on both sides.
Remove bread from skillet. Layer four slices of bread with a slice of Swiss cheese, ham, Swiss cheese, turkey and Swiss cheese again. Cover with remaining four bread slices. Return sandwiches to skillet; grill until cheese has melted and bread has browned. Serve hot.
Makes 4 sandwiches.
