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This may not be the classic Monte Cristo; it is\u00a0my version of the sandwich to accompany your tomato soup.\u00a0 It makes a grilled cheese seem a bit more special.\u00a0 Really this can be changed up to include turkey or any other favorite sandwich meat.<\/p>\n
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INGREDIENTS:
\n\u2022 1 Loaf of good bakery butter crust bread
\n\u2022 \u00be lb Black Forest ham, shaved thin
\n\u2022 \u00bd lb Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
\n\u2022 6-8 oz Gruyere Cheese, shredded
\n\u2022 Dijon mustard
\n\u2022 2 eggs
\n\u2022 \u00bd cup of whole milk
\n\u2022 2-3 tablespoons butter<\/p>\n
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DIRECTIONS:
\n\u2022 Whisk eggs and milk together in a low wide bowl.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Assemble sandwich, spreading mustard on one side of each piece of bread.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Start with two slices of Swiss cheese, then several slices of ham, mound it, next shredded Gruyere, and top with bread.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Place sandwich in egg bath turning to get both sides.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Place in a pan or griddle with melted butter. \u00a0Cook on each side till very crisp.\u00a0 (I like to cut off crusts before assembling but it’s not necessary.)<\/p>\n
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This may not be the classic Monte Cristo; it is\u00a0my version of the sandwich to accompany your tomato soup.\u00a0 It makes a grilled cheese seem a bit more special.\u00a0 Really this can be changed up to include turkey or any other favorite sandwich meat. INGREDIENTS: \u2022 1 Loaf of good bakery butter crust …
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