Monte Cristo Sandwich (Ham Cheese French Toast)
13 min·American
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Ingredients
- 4 slices bread of choice (Note 1)
- 1 large egg or 2 small eggs
- 1 tbsp milk
- Salt
- 2 tsp mayonnaise (I like whole egg mayo)
- 2 – 4 slices gruyere cheese (or other grated or sliced melting cheese of choice)
- Ham or turkey, sliced or shaved
- 1 – 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
8 steps
- 1
Lightly whisk egg, milk and a generous pinch of salt in a flat bowl.
- 2
Spread 2 slices of bread with mayonnaise.
- 3
Top with ham, then cheese, then sandwich with remaining slices of bread. Press down firmly.
- 4
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Dip each side of the sandwiches briefly in the egg mixture, then place in skillet.
- 6
Cook the first side, pressing down with an egg flip, for 3 minutes or until deep golden brown.
- 7
Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes, pressing down firmly with the egg flip, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 8
Serve immediately, while hot!
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