Spanish Ham and Cheese Monte Cristo Sandwiches
A luxurious Spanish twist on the classic Monte Cristo sandwich, featuring Manchego cheese and Serrano ham layered between egg-dipped sourdough bread with Dijon mustard and quince paste. These golden-brown sandwiches offer a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- •8 slices sourdough bread
- •2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- •6 ounces Manchego cheese
- •2 ounces Serrano ham
- •4 tablespoons membrillo
- •4 large eggs
- •4 tablespoons butter
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Arrange 4 bread slices on work surface. Spread each with 1/2 tablespoon mustard. Top each with 1/4 of cheese, then 1/4 of ham, folding to fit. Spread 1 tablespoon quince paste on each of remaining 4 bread slices; place bread, paste side down, atop ham.
5 min
- 2.
Beat eggs in pie dish until well blended. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in each of 2 large skillets over medium-low heat. Working with 1 sandwich at a time, hold sandwiches tightly closed and dip into beaten eggs to coat on all sides. Place 2 sandwiches in each skillet. Cover and cook until bottoms are golden, about 4 minutes. Turn sandwiches over. Cover and cook until bottoms are golden, cheese is melted, and egg coating is cooked through, about 4 minutes longer.
10 min
- 3.
A Spanish cheese made from sheep's milk; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
