monte cristo sandwich

Name: Monte Cristo Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) mayonnaise; 2 teaspoon(s) dijon mustard; 2 large free-run eggs; 1/4 cup(s) half and half; 1/8 teaspoon(s) paprika; 6 slice(s) sourdough bread; 6 slice(s) gruyère or swiss cheese; 6 slice(s) thin black forest ham; 6 slice(s) thin smoked turkey; 3 tablespoon(s) clarified butter, or more if needed

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Jul 8, 2019

Cheesy, buttery, crunchy and satisfying, this Monte Cristo Sandwich makes a delicious meal! It's a recipe that you need to have for those days when you want yummy, quick & easy without too much effort!

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A sandwich on a blue plate with cherry tomatoes.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 6 Min

method Sandwich Press

yield 3 sandwiches

Ingredients

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 large free-run eggs
1/4 cup half and half
1/8 teaspoon paprika
6 slices sourdough bread
6 slices gruyère or swiss cheese
6 slices thin black forest ham
6 slices thin smoked turkey
3 tablespoons clarified butter, or more if needed

How To Make monte cristo sandwich

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine mayo and mustard; stir and set aside. In a shallow bowl, combine egg, half-and-half and paprika; stir and set aside.

Step 2

To assemble the sandwiches, apply a thin layer of spread on each bread slice. Place a slice of cheese on 3 of them followed with 2 slices and ham and 2 slices of turkey. Place a slice of cheese on top and then the other slices of bread, spread facing down.
Step 3

In a panini pan over medium heat, add clarified butter. When hot, dip each sandwich in the egg mixture both side. Quickly place them in the pan and cook 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove, cut and serve immediately. Makes 3 sandwiches
Step 4

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