Open Face Monte Cristo Sandwiches

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Breakfast, Hot Sandwich, Main Dish, Turkey

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 white bread, slices 1 inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 4 tablespoons strawberry jam or 4 tablespoons red currant jelly
  • 4 ounces thinly slicedcooked turkey or 4 ounces chicken
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced smoked ham
  • 8 slices swiss cheese
  • powdered sugar

Directions

  1. Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a shallow dish.

  2. Dip both sides of bread slices in egg mixture.

  3. Melt butter in a large skillet; add bread slices, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

  4. Spread 1 tablespoon strawberry jam on 1 side of each bread slice; top evenly with turkey, ham, and cheese.

  5. Place on baking sheet.

  6. Broil 5 inches from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

  7. Sprinkle powdered sugar, if desired.

  8. Serve immediately.

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