Classic Monte Cristo
- 6 ounces thinly sliced turkey breast
- 6 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham
- 6 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese
- 12 (1-ounce) slices Vienna sandwich bread
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons strawberrypreserves
- 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.
turkey breast, ham, swiss cheese, sandwich bread, eggs, butter, powdered sugar, sour cream, strawberrypreserves
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/classic-monte-cristo (may not work)