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Monte Cristo Sandwiches

List of Ingredients




Got this recipe from Linda Tennessee from the recipe exchange

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
8 slices firm-textured sliced bread, white or whole wheat
Dijon mustard
6 ounces sliced low-sodium smoked ham, such as Black
Forest or Westphalian
6 ounces sliced low-sodium Swiss cheese
6 ounces sliced low-sodium roasted turkey breast

For the batter:
4 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
Salt to taste
Cayenne pepper
Gherkins for serving

1.Put a griddle or 2 medium skillets over moderate heat. Melt the 4 tablespoons butter on the griddle or divide it between the skillets. Heat until the foams subsides.
2.Meanwhile, spread one side of each slice of bread with some of the mustard. Top 4 of the slices with some of the ham, cheese, and turkey. Top each with 1 slice of the remaining bread, pressing down to form 4 compact sandwiches.
3.Make the batter: In a shallow bowl, whisk 4 large eggs with the 1/2 cup milk and salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
4.Dip each sandwich on both sides into the batter, coating it well.

5.When the foam from the butter on the griddle or in the skillets subsides, add the sandwiches to each hot surface. Cook for 4 minutes, turn with a metal spatula, and cook 4 minutes more, or until golden brown. (Use the back of the spatula to press each sandwich down as a way of melting the cheese.)

serve:
1.Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board and cut each in half on the diagonal. Divide the triangles among 4 plates.
2.Garnish with gherkins and serve with coleslaw or other salads of choice.

The classic Monte Cristo sandwich is a three-layered affair with
ham, turkey, and cheese that when classically prepared is dipped
into batter, then deep-fried. We opted to pan-fry these ones
instead--a nod to health considerations as well as ease of
preparation. A word about ingredients: The better the bread you
use, the better the sandwiches. It should be firm textured, the
homemade variety.

Serve these sandwiches with a fork and knife. Although typically
accompanied by a dollop of currant jam (and sometimes with
maple syrup as a dip), we’ve think coleslaw is all you need as a
side dish. Of course, we wouldn't argue with a few good-quality
potato chips or Taro chips alongside, as well. The gherkins,
though, are a must.

thanks for being there...Linda/Tennessee

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