Monte Cristo

INGREDIENTS

1 of a cup of milk

4 eggs

4 slices of Swiss or Cheddar cheese(traditionally Swiss, but some people like Cheddar better)

8 slices of bread

8 thin slices of cooked ham

3 tablespoons of butter

Powdered sugar

Raspberry Jelly (strawberry or grapeworks fine as well)



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PROCEDURES

1

Put two slices of ham, and one slice of cheese between two pieces of bread. This will make four sandwiches in all.

2

Whisk four eggs and one third cup milk in a small bowl.

3

Dip sandwiches in the egg and milk mixture.

4

Melt butter on the large skillet or griddle.

5

Place sandwiches on griddle when the butter is bubbling.

6

Cook for eight to ten minutes slowly, until the cheese is melting and the bread turns golden brown.

• Allow the Monte Cristo sandwiches to cool.

8

Cut diagonally and put on plate.

9

Sprinkle a dusting of powdered sugar on top.

10

Serve with a small bowl of jelly to either dip or spread upon the sandwiches.