Monte Cristo Sandwich

• Meat

  • 1/2 lb Ham, thick sliced baked

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Mustard

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 pinches Salt and pepper
  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 4 slices Sturdy white bread

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 oz Gruyere cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• pinches of salt and pepper
• 4 slices sturdy white bread (or white bread of preference)
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• ½ pound thick sliced baked ham
• ½ ounce, weight shredded gruyere cheese
• additional salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• optional garnish/toppings: powdered sugar, honey, preserves

Directions

• 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.