This is another great meal courtesy of our Christmas ham. We made these Monte Cristo Sandwiches for lunch last weekend. This was my first Monte Cristo sandwich and it was delicious! French toast, ham and swiss cheese - what's not to like?! If I had known how easy it was to make, I would have made is sooner. This sandwich would be good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We can't wait to have this again.
Monte Cristo Sandwich
adapted from Martha Stewart
(Printable Recipe)
honey mustard
8 slices country bread
Swiss cheese slices
Honey-Baked Ham
4 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
4 Tbsp butter
Spread mustard on bread. Layer 4 bread slices with Swiss cheese, ham, and cheese again. Place remaining bread slices on top.
In a shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, turning to coat well.
In a large skillet, melt half the butter over medium-low heat. When butter is foamy, add two sandwiches, and cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Serve immediately.
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oh wow, I luv a crunchy sandwich!
That looks so yummy! I love your recipes!
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I've never had one either but have to agree with your comment - "French toast, ham and swiss cheese - what's not to like?"
I love Theses Sandwiches! They are also great with a very light dusting of powdered sugar on them, and then dip them bite by bite in raspberry jam! ...It sounds strange, but that's how they were served in a restaurant, and it was delicious! :)
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Haven't had one in a while but we do love these. We like to serve ours with a raspberry jam syrup for dipping because the first one I ever had came that way.
You're making great use of that ham. Got a soup lined up for the ham bone?
Silly question, but how do you make sure the sides of the sandwich are cooked, instead of all raw egg-y?
Sarah - cook it slow and you will see the egg mixture cook. You can tell by looking at it - you won't be able to see any of the egg mixture when it is done. It will just be golden goodness.
Have you tried these with a bit of raspberry jam spread on the inside? Absolutely DIVINE!!
I grew up eating these. My grandmother got this recipe from the restaurant she worked for. I make them for my family all the time. Everyone loves them! Brown sugar ham is just as delicious.
Many of us love burgers and trying different varieties of this meal will add excitement as you enjoy its delicious taste! This what food service providers as well as catering Fort Lauderdale companies aim for - giving their guests the taste and feel of home with the food that they serve. Serving burgers with sweet potatoes is a perfect combination! You can prepare this meal for game or movie night when you invite your friends over!
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