Classic Monte Cristo Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 oz thinly sliced turkey breast
6 oz thinly sliced cooked ham
6 oz thinly sliced swiss cheese
12 (1-oz) slices vienna sandwich bread
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup half-and-half
2 tbsp butter, divided
1 1/2 tbsp sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp sour cream
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp strawberrypreserves

Directions:

Place 1 ounce each of turkey, ham, and cheese on each of 6 bread slices; top with remaining 6 bread slices.
Combine eggs and half-and-half; stir well with a wire whisk. Carefully dip sandwiches into egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place 3 sandwiches in skillet; cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until bread is golden and cheese melts. Remove from skillet, and sprinkle sandwiches evenly with half of powdered sugar. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon butter, 3 sandwiches, and remaining powdered sugar.
Top sandwiches evenly with sour cream and strawberry preserves. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	280.73 Kcal (1175 kJ)
Calories from fat	168.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.68g	29%
Cholesterol	174.07mg	58%
Sodium	631.63mg	26%
Potassium	298.36mg	6%
Total Carbs	6.29g	2%
Sugars	0.91g	4%
Protein	21.98g	44%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	273.8mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	196.56 Kcal (823 kJ)
Calories from fat	117.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.08g	29%
Cholesterol	121.88mg	58%
Sodium	442.25mg	26%
Potassium	208.9mg	6%
Total Carbs	4.4g	2%
Sugars	0.64g	4%
Protein	15.39g	44%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	0.4mg	3%
Calcium	191.7mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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