Monte Cristo Sandwich (Ham Cheese French Toast)

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 13 minutes

Ingredients

4 slices bread of choice (Note 1)

1 large egg or 2 small eggs

1 tbsp milk

Salt

2 tsp mayonnaise (I like whole egg mayo)

2 - 4 slices gruyere cheese (or other grated or sliced melting cheese of choice)

Ham or turkey (, sliced or shaved)

1 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Directions

Lightly whisk egg, milk and a generous pinch of salt in a flat bowl.

Spread 2 slices of bread with mayonnaise.

Top with ham, then cheese, then sandwich with remaining slices of bread. Press down firmly.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Dip each side of the sandwiches briefly in the egg mixture, then place in skillet.

Cook the first side, pressing down with an egg flip, for 3 minutes or until deep golden brown.

Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes, pressing down firmly with the egg flip, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serve immediately, while hot!

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 176 g
• Calories: 442 kcal
• Total Fat: 25.1 g
• Saturated Fat: 11.4 g
• Cholesterol: 158 mg
• Sodium: 1234 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 31.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
• Total Sugars: 4.9 g
• Protein: 23.8 g