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Classic Monte Cristo
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
6 ounces thinly sliced turkey breast
6 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham
6 ounces thinly sliced swiss cheese
12 (1-ounce) slices vienna sandwich bread
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons strawberrypreserves
Directions:
1. Place 1 ounce each of turkey, ham, and cheese on each of 6 bread slices; top with remaining 6 bread slices.
2. Combine eggs and half-and-half; stir well with a wire whisk. Carefully dip sandwiches into egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place 3 sandwiches in skillet; cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until bread is golden and cheese melts. Remove from skillet, and sprinkle sandwiches evenly with half of powdered sugar. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon butter, 3 sandwiches, and remaining powdered sugar.
4. Top sandwiches evenly with sour cream and strawberry preserves. Serve immediately.
By RecipeOfHealth.com