Monte Cristo Sandwiches

Categories: Dinner, Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoon firmly packed light brown sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 4 slices country-style or homemade bread, each 1 1/2 inches thick
• 8 thin slices ham
• 4 thin slices Swiss Gruyere cheese
• Raspberry preserves for serving

Directions

1. Place the flat plates on a griddler and preheat according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

2. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, nutmeg, brown sugar, and salt until blended.

3. Pour into a shallow baking dish.

4. Using a small, sharp knife, cut a slit in one long side of each bread slice.

5. Stuff 2 slices ham and 1 slice cheese in each pocket and press gently to close.

6. Place the stuffed bread in the egg mixture and soak for 2 minutes per side.

7. If desired, lightly brush the griddler with butter and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

8. Place the bread on the griddler with butter or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

9. Place the bread on the griddler and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until crisp and golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

10. Serve with raspberry preserves.

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