Monte Cristo

The BF and I have been on a sandwich kick lately. Not really, but it's the last two things we really made for dinner. I can't actually take credit for this one either. He did most of the work....

I am not complaining about this, though. I am more than happy to let him take over my kitchen. Monte Cristos are super easy to make and amazingly delicious. The BF didn't think a sandwich would fill him up....well he couldn't even finish all of his. He was also skeptical of putting powdered sugar on a sandwich, but how is adding powdered sugar to anything ever a bad idea?

The answer to that question is: When you order fried dough on a windy day.

You could adapt this recipe in so many ways. I used both Swiss and American cheese (he used American only), you could make it with any kind of deli meats you want too. You can leave out the maple syrup too if you want it more savory, but that just seems silly to me.

Monte Cristo Sandwiches
from This Weeks Menu

Good white bread
1/2 lb. thin sliced turkey
1/2 lb. thin sliced ham
sliced swiss cheese
sliced american cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/8 cup milk
maple syrup
powdered sugar

1. Layer American cheese, turkey, Swiss cheese and ham between two slices of bread. Heat in the microwave for about 20 seconds.
2. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat. Beat the eggs and milk together in a shallow bowl or dish. Coat the sandwich on both sides with the egg mixture and place in the skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Serve with maple syrup and powdered sugar.

Super crappy photo.