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Monte Cristo Sandwich

SUBMITTED BY: CJO PHOTO BY: njmom

"A quick and easy sandwich with ham, turkey and swiss slices, dipped in an egg/milk mixture and fried to a golden brown. A hot alternative to the usual lunch or snack. Try it with berry jam on the side."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 66 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  20 Min
Original recipe yield 1 sandwich

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 slices bread
  • 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 2 slices cooked ham
  • 2 slices cooked turkey meat
  • 1 slice Swiss cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Spread bread with mayonnaise and mustard. Alternate ham, Swiss and turkey slices on bread.
  2. Beat egg and milk in a small bowl. Coat the sandwich with the egg and milk mixture. Heat a greased skillet over medium heat, brown the sandwich on both sides. Serve hot.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by MMHARLAN
i agree with the other review, this needs a "thicker" coating. this is basically a deluxe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by chellebelle
It must be a regional thing with the folks who say they like their Monte Cristo deep fried.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2003 by RIO R.
I enjoyed this recipe very much and so did my company. If people would like a thicker batter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2004 by JDVMD
Great recipe. Made this for dinner last night and it turned out great. Do not soak the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2006 by Cherylnana
This is a family favorite. I worked 2nd shift and made a bunch of them and put them on a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2003 by TchrJrHi
These were good. My husband's only complaint was that there was something missing. I did take... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by NIKKECOLE
i made these sandwiches for my family and friends as a quick easy dinner and they all loved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2007 by Naxxramas
Everywhere that I have eaten a Monte Cristo, the sandwich has always been deep-fried. This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by DREGINEK
Different but good. I have never had a monte cristo before so I can't complain about the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2008 by CHELS