Monte Cristo Sandwiches

A decadent twist on the classic grilled cheese, featuring layers of smoked turkey, ham, aged cheddar, and mustard greens between egg-dipped bread slices. These sandwiches are grilled until golden brown and melty.

2 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • 4 slices egg bread
  • tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 4 slices aged white cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices smoked turkey
  • 4 slices smoked ham
  • 4 leaves mustard greens
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place 2 bread slices on work surface. Spread each with 1 tablespoon mustard. Top each with 1 cheese slice, 2 turkey slices, 2 ham slices, 2 leaves mustard greens, another cheese slice, and bread.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Beat eggs and remaining 1/2 tablespoon mustard in pie dish to blend. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Dip both sides of sandwiches into egg mixture. Place in skillet. Cover and cook until bottoms are golden, about 5 minutes. Turn sandwiches over. Cover; cook until golden and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer sandwiches to plates; cut into quarters.

    10 min