The Monte Cristo

The Monte Cristo- basically a super fancy ham and cheese sandwich. For this version, I used homemade brioche with turkey, ham and swiss. It's kinda like a french toast grilled cheese. 

​Ingredients for two: 

• 2 Brioche buns
• 2 Tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 4 slices ham
• 4 slices turkey
• 4 slices swiss
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• pinch salt
• pinch nutmeg
• oil for the pan
• powdered sugar to dust
• barrel aged maple syrup for serving (or regular syrup, or try strawberry jam!)

Construction: 

1. Butter the buns
2. Assemble the sandwich: smear of dijon on the bottom bun, slice of swiss, slice of ham, slice of turkey, slice of swiss, slice of ham, slice of turkey, top bun
3. Wrap the sandwiches with saran wrap, foil, or parchment paper and press with a heavy skillet or a skillet with some cans on top. Make sure it's balanced so the stack doesn't tip! 
4. Meanwhile, beat the egg with a pinch of salt, nutmeg, and the milk. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat with a little oil and remaining butter.
5. Dip the pressed sandwich into the egg mixture on both sides until it is lightly coated but not soggy. 
6. Cook for 4-5 minute son each side, until the bun is crisp and golden and the cheese has become melty. 
7. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup or strawberry jam!