Monte Cristo

The Monte Cristo is a sandwich that many seem to adore. The sandwich is made with french toast, and it is filled with ham or turkey or even a bit of both. Top the sandwich with swiss cheese. The bread is dipped in egg batter sprinkled with cinnamon.

The Monte Cristo is a eat any time, breakfast, lunch or supper Enjoy eating it with your hands or use a knife and fork to cut it all up.

• 2 eggs
• pinches of salt and pepper
• 4 slices sturdy white bread (or white bread of preference)
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 pound thick sliced baked ham
• 1/2 ounce, weight shredded gruyere cheese
• additional salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• optional garnish/toppings: powdered sugar, honey, preserves

Beat eggs in a shallow dish (large enough to fit a sandwich) along with a few pinches of salt and pepper. Set aside.

Assemble sandwiches, with mustard, mayonnaise, ham, cheese, salt and pepper to personal preference. Slightly compress sandwich.

Heat skillet over medium heat. Add butter; allow to melt.

Dip and coat each sandwich in beaten egg, and place in skillet. Cook sandwiches 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned to liking and cheese has melted.