Monte Cristo Sandwich from Mama's

Per serving

281.9kcal
9.1гProteins
15.4гFats
26.3гCarbs

I got this off of the Food Network, courtesy of Mama's on Washington Square, San Francisco. I tweaked it, swapping ham steaks for the turkey, taking it down from a triple-decker sandwich to a double and adding the must-have powdered sugar. Makes 4 sandwiches. Really really good, my 2 year old ate it up!

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • white bread8 slices
  • mayonnaise

    as needed

  • gouda cheese4 slices
  • ham steak

    cut up and pan-fried

  • large eggs3

    beaten

  • milk1⁄4 cup
  • vegetable oil2 tablespoons
  • unsalted butter1 tablespoon
  • powdered sugar
  • blackberry jam

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    On a work surface, spread each slice of bread with mayonnaise. Top four slices with the 1 slice of Gouda and several pieces of fried ham steak. Use remaining slices to top ham and cheese slices to make four sandwiches.

  2. 2

    Using a knife, cut the crusts off the sandwich (this helps to pinch and seal the ends). Press sandwich flat with hands and wrap tightly with plastic wrap.

  3. 3

    Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours. (Wrapping the sandwich in plastic wrap, compacts it, and prevents the egg batter from seeping in.).

  4. 4

    Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  5. 5

    Combine the eggs and milk in a bowl.

  6. 6

    Unwrap the sandwiches and dip them in the egg batter, to coat evenly.

  7. 7

    Gently place each sandwich in the skillet (one or two at a time), and fry, turning once, until golden brown and hot, about 5 minutes total.

  8. 8

    Cut the Monte Cristos in 1/2, transfer to a place, and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

  9. 9

    Spoon some jam on the side and serve immediately.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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