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20-Minute Monte Cristo Sandwich

20-Minute Monte Cristo Sandwich

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A decadent marriage of french toast and the classic ham and cheese that transforms breakfast into an unforgettable sweet and salty culinary adventure, complete with a golden-brown crust and melty interior that will make you question everything you thought you knew about sandwiches—and french toast!

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
  • 2 thick slices brioche bread
  • 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
  • 2 slices Jarlsberg cheese 2–3 ounces sliced
  • smoked ham
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon half-and-half
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • Confectioners’ sugar, for sprinkling
  • Strawberry or raspberry preserves

Instructions

  1. Spread the mayonnaise on one slice of bread. Spread the mustard on the other slice of bread.
  2. Top each slice of bread with a slice of cheese. Add the ham on top of one of the slices and place the other piece of bread on top, cheese- side down.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and half-and-half together.
  4. In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once the butter starts to sizzle, dip the sandwich into the egg and coat evenly on both sides.
  5. Add the sandwich to the skillet and cook until brown, then flip and brown the other side, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  6. Serve warm, with a sprinkle of confectioners’ sugar and a side of preserves.

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/20-minute-monte-cristo-sandwich/