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Monte Cristo Sandwich

Friday, May 5th, 2006 – running time 16:57
"A sandwich consisting of slices of cooked chicken or turkey, cheese (usually Swiss) and sometimes baked ham. The sandwich is dipped into beaten egg and grilled in butter until golden brown." (B)

"A sandwich consisting of slices of cooked chicken or turkey, cheese (usually Swiss) and sometimes baked ham. The sandwich is dipped into beaten egg and grilled in butter until golden brown." (B)

Ingredients for one sandwich

  • 2 slices bread (challah for the Ben & Irv's version)
  • l large egg
  • 2 tablespoons cream or milk
  • butter
  • 2 oz. sliced turkey
  • 2 oz. sliced ham
  • 2 oz.sliced or shredded gruyere cheese (or any Swiss cheese)

Note: large bowl, measuring spoons, fork, knife, toothpicks, griddle or frying pan, spatula.

  • Break the egg in a bowl and add two tablespoons cream or milk.
  • Beat this mixture with a fork and set aside.
  • Butter both sides of each slice of bread.
  • On one slice, place layers of turkey, ham and cheese.
  • On top of these layers, place the other slice of bread.
  • Cut this sandwich on the diagonal, hold together with toothpicks
  • Dip into egg-cream/milk mixture.
  • Grease the griddle or frying pan with oil or butter.
  • Apply heat to the pan and cook sandwich on both sides until golden brown.

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