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Spanish Ham and Cheese Monte Cristo Sandwiches Recipe

Spanish Ham and Cheese Monte Cristo Sandwiches Recipe

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Spanish Ham and Cheese Monte Cristo Sandwiches

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Ingredients:

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8 slices sourdough bread (each approx. 5 x 3 inches & 1/2-inch-thick) or 8 slices country-style french bread (each approx. 5 x 3 inches & 1/2-inch-thick)
2 tbsp dijon mustard
6 oz manchego cheese, thinly sliced
2 oz thinly sliced serrano ham
4 tbsp quince paste ( membrillo)
4 large eggs
4 tbsp butter

Directions:

Arrange 4 bread slices on work surface.
Spread each with 1/2 tablespoon mustard.
Top each with 1/4 of cheese, then 1/4 of ham, folding to fit.
Spread 1 tablespoon quince paste on each of remaining 4 bread slices; place bread, paste side down, atop ham.
Beat eggs in pie dish until well blended.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in each of 2 large skillets over medium-low heat.
Working with 1 sandwich at a time, hold sandwiches tightly closed and dip into beaten eggs to coat on all sides.
Place 2 sandwiches in each skillet.
Cover and cook until bottoms are golden, about 4 minutes. Turn sandwiches over.
Cover and cook until bottoms are golden, cheese is melted, and egg coating is cooked through, about 4 minutes longer.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	600.15 Kcal (2513 kJ)
Calories from fat	314.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.89g	54%
Cholesterol	269.53mg	90%
Sodium	1020.38mg	43%
Potassium	164.68mg	4%
Total Carbs	42.64g	14%
Sugars	7.77g	31%
Dietary Fiber	1.65g	7%
Protein	29.75g	60%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	3.7mg	21%
Calcium	519.4mg	52%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	289.89 Kcal (1214 kJ)
Calories from fat	151.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.85g	54%
Cholesterol	130.19mg	90%
Sodium	492.86mg	43%
Potassium	79.55mg	4%
Total Carbs	20.59g	14%
Sugars	3.75g	31%
Dietary Fiber	0.8g	7%
Protein	14.37g	60%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.8mg	21%
Calcium	250.9mg	52%

* 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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