Turkey and Cherry Monte Cristo Sandwich
Sometimes the mood strikes for a french toast sandwich. The Monte Cristo is the perfect mix of salty and sweet, it's easily customizable! A great option for when that loaf of sourdough on your countertop has seen better days and if you dont eat in 15 minutes chaos will ensue.
Equipment
- Shallow Dish
- Knife
- Frying Pan
- Spatula
- Mesh Seive Optional
Ingredients
- 2 Slices Sourdough Bread
- 1-2 Tbsp Your Favourite Jam (Raspberry, cherry or apricot are great options)
- 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- Cooked Turkey or Ham, or Both (This is not a serious sandwich, use as much as you want of whatever you want)
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Swiss Cheese
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Butter
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Crack the egg into a shallow dish, add one teaspoon of water and beat with a fork.
- Preheat a medium sized pan over medium heat.
- Meanwhile, assemble the sandwich. Spread one of the slices of bread with jam and top with turkey or ham (or both!) and Swiss cheese. Spread the Dijon on the other slice of bread and close the sandwich with the mustard side down.
- Dip both sides of the sandwich in the egg mixture.
- Add the butter to the preheated pan and use a spatula to coat the surface evenly. Transfer the sandwich to the pan and cook until golden then flip and repeat on the second side.
- Use a fine mesh sieve to sprinkle powdered sugar on top and enjoy!