French Toast Ham and Cheese SandwichesPT25Mhttps://img1.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/0814/89/4/703187/300x200x90.jpg This sandwich is a decadent play on the classic Monte Cristo. For this version, instead of simple bread, make a slice of French toast and pile everything on it in an over-the-top style. A Monte Cristo Sandwich is like the best ham and cheese sandwich you will ever have! It’s essentially French Toast sandwiched with ham and cheese, pan-fried in butter until golden and the cheese has melted. Make it for breakfast or brunch – or anytime! Monte Cristos are a ham and cheese sandwich that’s been french-toasted. It’s America’s answer to the French classic French Monsieur! 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup Finely grated Gruyere cheese12 Very thin ham slices Dijon mustard4 Thick slices brioche Clarified Butter, for the pan Freshly ground nutmeg Kosher salt2 tbsp. Sugar1/2 cup Whole milk3 Large eggs
This sandwich is a decadent play on the classic Monte Cristo. For this version, instead of simple bread, make a slice of French toast and pile everything on it in an over-the-top style. A Monte Cristo Sandwich is like the best ham and cheese sandwich you will ever have! It’s essentially French Toast sandwiched with ham and cheese, pan-fried in butter until golden and the cheese has melted. Make it for breakfast or brunch – or anytime! Monte Cristos are a ham and cheese sandwich that’s been french-toasted. It’s America’s answer to the French classic French Monsieur!
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Information
Gradeeasy
Serving
4 servings
Calorie462 Kcal
Prep Time20 Mins
Cook Time5 Mins
Total Time25 Mins
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Ingredients
Sandwiches
1 cup Finely grated Gruyere cheese
12 Very thin ham slices
Dijon mustard
French Toast
4 Thick slices brioche
Clarified Butter, for the pan
Freshly ground nutmeg
Kosher salt
2 tbsp. Sugar
1/2 cup Whole milk
3 Large eggs
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Method
Step 1
Make the French toast: In a medium, shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, salt, and nutmeg.
Step 2
In a nonstick skillet set over medium heat, melt enough clarified butter to coat the bottom of the pan. Dip a slice of brioche into the egg mixture, and let rest for about 15 seconds on each side before transferring to the hot pan.
Step 3
Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack, then repeat with remaining bread slices. Make the sandwiches: Heat broiler.
Step 4
Spread each slice of warm French toast with as much Dijon mustard as you’d like. Top each piece with three slices of ham and sprinkle with Gruyere cheese. Place on a baking sheet.
Step 5
Broil for about 2 minutes, until ham is toasted and cheese is bubbling and melted. (Keep an eye on the sandwiches; they burn quickly.) Serve warm.