Monte Cristo (Ham Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

• Meat

  • 1 Ham or turkey

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg or 2 small eggs, large

• Condiments

  • 2 tsp Mayonnaise

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 4 slices Bread

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 2 slices Gruyere cheese
  • 1 tbsp Milk

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Description

Ingredients

• 4 slices bread of choice (Note 1)
• 1 large egg or 2 small eggs
• 1 tbsp milk
• Salt
• 2 tsp mayonnaise (I like whole egg mayo)
• 2 - 4 slices gruyere cheese (or other grated or sliced melting cheese of choice)
• Ham or turkey, sliced or shaved
• 1 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Directions

• Lightly whisk egg, milk and a generous pinch of salt in a flat bowl.
• Spread 2 slices of bread with mayonnaise.
• Top with ham, then cheese, then sandwich with remaining slices of bread. Press down firmly.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Dip each side of the sandwiches briefly in the egg mixture, then place in skillet.
• Cook the first side, pressing down with an egg flip, for 3 minutes or until deep golden brown.
• Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes, pressing down firmly with the egg flip, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
• Serve immediately, while hot!