Simple Monte Cristo Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Print version)
A fast Monte Cristo style grilled cheese with ham, turkey, Swiss, golden egg-dipped bread, powdered sugar, and raspberry jam.
# Ingredients:
For the sandwiches
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4 slices sturdy white sandwich bread or brioche
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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4 slices Swiss cheese, about 3 oz (85 g)
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4 thin slices deli ham, about 3 oz (85 g)
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4 thin slices deli turkey, about 3 oz (85 g)
For the egg coating
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2 large eggs
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2 tablespoons milk
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
For serving
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2 tablespoons raspberry jam, warmed if desired
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1 teaspoon powdered sugar, optional
# Instructions:
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In a shallow dish, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
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Spread Dijon on 2 bread slices. Layer each with Swiss, ham, turkey, and more Swiss, then close with the remaining bread. Press gently so the layers hold together.
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Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture for a few seconds per side. Let the excess drip off so the bread is coated but not soaked.
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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sandwiches and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown.
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Add the remaining butter, flip the sandwiches, and cook for 3-4 minutes more, until golden and the cheese has melted. Cover the pan for the last minute if needed.
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Rest for 1 minute, slice in halves, dust lightly with powdered sugar if using, and serve hot with raspberry jam for dipping.
# Good to know:
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Best served right after cooking while the crust is crisp.
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Use medium-low heat so the cheese melts before the egg coating gets too dark.