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Monte Cristo Sandwiches

SUBMITTED BY: Susie

"These sandwiches are sort of french-toasty with a delicious filling of turkey, ham and Swiss cheese! Delicious!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 27 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 8 slices French bread
  • 8 ounces honey ham, chopped
  • 8 ounces smoked turkey breast, chopped
  • 24 slices Swiss cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet to medium heat. Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture, place in the skillet and cook until lightly brown on both sides.
  3. Remove bread from skillet. Layer four slices of bread with a slice of Swiss cheese, ham, Swiss cheese, turkey and Swiss cheese again. Cover with remaining four bread slices. Return sandwiches to skillet; grill until cheese has melted and bread has browned. Serve hot.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by LINDA MCLEAN
A terrific sandwich, however, as written, I would have to have this for breakfast due to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2004 by ANGEL2DIE4
MMMmmm an amazing Monte Cristo it did make, I got rave reviews with it from my breakfast guests! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by TINKERBELL926
I THOUGHT THIS WAS JUST OKAY. I USED WHITE BREAD INSTEAD OF THE FRENCH BREAD. PLUS THERE WAS... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by CARROTTOPHOTTIE
these sandwiches were very good, but they might have been better with a different kind of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2004 by TchrJrHi
These were very good...I made them more like a grilled cheese sandwich after reading the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by RRREGINA
Very easy to make. Kids ages (2-4 yrs)loved them! Quick and easy and delicious even to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by ONLYONESASA
Made the recipe like it says. I didn't like the french toast part. Although I think that it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by AMENEOU
I tried this recipe but we all agreed there is something missing. Wasn't easy to make...... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2006 by LESLIE30
i have fond memories of batter dipped & fried monte cristo sandwiches but like how this one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2006 by skyblue
These were yummy. I used white bread instead of french. I also only used 2 pieces of cheese... MORE