Monte Cristo Sandwich (Ham Cheese French Toast)
Total Time
13 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
8 minutes
Rating
4.96 out of 5 stars
(24)
Ingredients
2 servings
- 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
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Preparation
Step 1
Lightly whisk egg, milk and a generous pinch of salt in a flat bowl.
Step 2
Spread 2 slices of bread with mayonnaise.
Step 3
Top with ham, then cheese, then sandwich with remaining slices of bread. Press down firmly.
Step 4
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Step 5
Dip each side of the sandwiches briefly in the egg mixture, then place in skillet.
Step 6
Cook the first side, pressing down with an egg flip, for 3 minutes or until deep golden brown.
Step 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.
Step 8
Serve immediately, while hot!
Step 9
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