I enjoy one of these sandwiches every so often. When my sister, Karen, was up we had them at a nearby restaurant together and it was so good I decided to make one for myself for a "brunch" today. I don't know why I don't make them more often..they are very filling and taste so good! I didn't have any Texas Toast today, so used regular sandwich bread instead. Texas toast is the best though. I need to be sure not to wait so long for the next one!
MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH:
Ingredients: (makes 4, just cut it back for the amount you want)
8 slices Texas Toast
12 slices turkey
12 slices ham
4 slices swiss cheese
Egg wash:
6 eggs
1/4 cup milk
2 Tablespoons butter
raspberry jam
In a shallow pan-I used a round cake pan, whisk eggs and milk together. set aside
Spread desired amount of raspberry jam on both pieces of bread (you can add Dijon mustard and mayo if that's desired, but I don't).
places 3 slices of turkey, one slice of cheese and 3 slices of ham on one side of the sandwich. top with the other slice.
Heat 1 Tablespoon of butter on medium/low heat
Take the sandwich, one at a time, and dip into the egg batter, then flip over to coat the other side like you would for French toast.
Place sandwich into frying pan and cook on both sides until done. Add more butter to pan is making more as needed.
Remove from pan, place on a plate and while warm dust with powdered sugar and serve with more jam or maple syrup.
