Monte Cristo sandwich
[ MON-tee KRIHS-toh ]
A sandwich consisting of slices of cooked chicken or turkey, cheese (usually Swiss) and sometimes baked ham. The sandwich is dipped into beaten egg and grilled in butter until golden brown.
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COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.