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Monte Cristo-Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Monte Cristo-Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich: A Delightful Twist You’ll Love!

Ingredients
  

2 slices of thick-cut bread (e.g., brioche or challah)

2-3 slices of deli ham

2-3 slices of deli turkey

2 slices of Swiss cheese

1 large egg

1/4 cup milk

1 tablespoon butter

Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Jam or jelly (raspberry recommended)

Instructions
 

Start with the Bread

  • Let’s talk bread. You want something sturdy enough to hold all the cheesy, meaty goodness without falling apart. Thick slices are your best friend here. Lay them out on your counter and admire their potential. Seriously, take a moment—it’s worth it.

Layer the Filling

  • Now for the fun part! Lay a slice of Swiss cheese on one slice of bread, followed by your ham and turkey. Top it off with another slice of cheese (because there’s no such thing as too much cheese) and place the second piece of bread on top. Boom, you’ve got a sandwich—almost.

Whip Up the Egg Mixture

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. This is where the magic happens. The egg mixture gives your sandwich that French-toast-like coating that’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Dip and Coat

  • Gently dip your sandwich into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are well-coated. It’s like giving your sandwich a luxurious spa treatment. Let it soak up just enough but not so much that it falls apart. A little finesse goes a long way.

Sizzle in Butter

  • Heat a tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once it’s melted and bubbly, place your sandwich in the pan. Cook until the bread is golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Your kitchen will smell divine, and you’ll feel like a culinary rockstar.

Garnish and Serve

  • Transfer your sandwich to a plate, sprinkle it with a light dusting of powdered sugar, and serve with a small dish of jam on the side. The powdered sugar might seem odd at first, but trust me—it’s the perfect complement to the savory meat and cheese. One bite, and you’ll get it.