Open Face Monte Cristo Sandwiches

• large eggs↗2
• milk↗1⁄2 cup
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• white bread, slices 1 inch thick↗4
• butter↗2 tablespoons

  or 2 tablespoons margarine

• strawberry jam↗4 tablespoons

  or 4 tablespoons red currant jelly

• thinly sliced cooked turkey4 ounces

  or 4 ounces chicken

• thinly sliced smoked ham4 ounces
• swiss cheese↗8
• powdered sugar↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a shallow dish.

2. 2

   Dip both sides of bread slices in egg mixture.

3. 3

   Melt butter in a large skillet; add bread slices, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

4. 4

   Spread 1 tablespoon strawberry jam on 1 side of each bread slice; top evenly with turkey, ham, and cheese.

5. 5

   Place on baking sheet.

6. 6

   Broil 5 inches from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

7. 7

   Sprinkle powdered sugar, if desired.

8. 8

   Serve immediately.