"A recipe for Monte Cristo sandwiches...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 slices firm bread (a hearty French or Challah), sliced ½-inch to 1-inch thick
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1½ cups whole milk
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6 egg yolks
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3 tablespoons light brown sugar
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted + 1 tablespoon for cooking
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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¼ teaspoon salt
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Dijon mustard
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8 ounces sliced Virginia ham
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8 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded
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Maple syrup, for serving