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Monte Cristo Sandwich
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
A battered and grilled sandwich to delight.
Ingredients:
18 slices bread
butter
6 slices ham
6 slices cooked turkey or 6 slices cooked chicken
12 slices swiss cheese or 12 slices gruyere cheese
mustard, if desired
mayonnaise, if desired
3 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar
Directions:
1. For each sandwich use 3 slices of bread. Butter one side of bread first, then cover with a slice of ham and a slice of turkey or chicken.
2. Butter both sides of the second slice of bread and spread with a little mustard or other dressing, if desired.
3. Place on top of turkey or ham slice and top with 2 thin slices of cheese.
4. Butter third slice for top; press sandwich lightly and trim crusts.
5. Cut into halves diagonally and secure with toothpicks.
6. Beat eggs with milk and salt.
7. Dip sandwich halves into the egg mixture and fry on a hot skillet or griddle in butter or margarine.
8. Brown on all sides, adding more butter when necessary.
9. Dust lightly with powdered sugar & remove toothpicks before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com