Classic Monte Cristo Recipe

Classic Monte Cristo Recipe

  • 3 tablespoons honey mustard
  • 8 (1-inch thick) slices Italian-style bread
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 8 thin slices deli-style ham
  • 8 thin slices deli-style turkey
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  1. Spread mustard over each bread slice and layer in the following order: bread, cheese, ham and turkey; repeat meats and cheese once more then top with remaining bread slice. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  2. Whisk eggs and milk in a shallow bowl. Dip each side of each sandwich in the egg mixture. Cook, pressing the sandwiches with a sheet of vegetable spray-coated foil weighted with a skillet, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.