Classic Monte Cristo

Name: Classic Monte Cristo
Ingredients: 6 ounces thinly sliced turkey breast; 6 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham; 6 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese; 12 (1-ounce) slices Vienna sandwich bread; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup half-and-half; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 1/2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons strawberrypreserves

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

6 ounces thinly sliced turkey breast
6 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham
6 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese
12 (1-ounce) slices Vienna sandwich bread
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons strawberrypreserves

Directions

1

Place 1 ounce each of turkey, ham, and cheese on each of 6 bread slices; top with remaining 6 bread slices.
2

Combine eggs and half-and-half; stir well with a wire whisk. Carefully dip sandwiches into egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
3

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place 3 sandwiches in skillet; cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until bread is golden and cheese melts. Remove from skillet, and sprinkle sandwiches evenly with half of powdered sugar. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon butter, 3 sandwiches, and remaining powdered sugar.
4

Top sandwiches evenly with sour cream and strawberry preserves. Serve immediately.