Name: MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 eggs; of salt and pepper; 4 slices sturdy white bread (or white bread of preference); 2 tbsp mustard; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; ½ lb thick sliced baked ham; ½ oz shredded gruyere cheese; additional salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp butter; optional garnish/toppings:

Ham and cheese never looked so good. Try this easy Monte Cristo Sandwich for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

INGREDIENTS

2 eggs

of salt and pepper

4 slices sturdy white bread (or white bread of preference)

2 tbsp mustard

2 tbsp mayonnaise

½ lb thick sliced baked ham

½ oz shredded gruyere cheese

additional salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp butter

optional garnish/toppings:powdered sugar, honey, preserves

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Over medium heat melt butter in skillet.

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.

Makes 2 sandwiches.