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Courtesy of MrFood.com (August 16, 2012) |
Warm sandwiches oozing with melty cheese just shout comfort! And our easy recipe for this trio of favorite fillings is sure to have your family singing your praises. Yes, this is what's known as a Monte Cristo Sandwich, and you'll be known for being the hero that made it!
Serves: 8
Cooking Time: 20 min
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
- 8 (1-ounce) slices Swiss cheese
- 16 slices egg bread (challah)
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
Instructions
- In a mediumbowl, whisk eggs and milk until well combined.
- Equally divide the turkey, ham and Swisscheese on 8 slices of bread. Top with remaining slices of bread.
- In a largeskillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Dip two sandwiches, one at a time, in the egg mixture, coating completely. Place in skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until egg is golden and cheese is melted.
- Repeat with remaining sandwiches, adding more butter as needed. Serve sandwiches immediately.
Serving Tip
- We suggest slicing these on the diagonal and serving with cranberrysauce on the side for dipping.
- Grilled Cheese Italian-Style is another sandwich you're gonna love!
