Kicked Up Monte Cristos Recipes

KICKED UP MONTE CRISTOS!

Steps:

• Place 4 pieces of bread on work surface.
• Evenly divide gouda, ham and turkey between the bread slices.
• Top with remaining 4 slices of bread, making 4 sandwiches.
• You can cut the sandwiches in half, or leave them whole. Secure with toothpicks, if necessary.
• In a shallow dish combine eggs, milk and flour. Beat well.
• Heat oil to 375º in large skillet to about 1/2 inch depth.
• Carefully dip each sandwich into egg batter, coating both sides.
• Fry sandwiches, a few at a time, about 1 minute each side, until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Meanwhile, gently heat raspberry preserves with cayenne in microwave, or small pan.
• Dust with powdered sugar and serve with warmed preserves for dipping.

SIMPLY BAKED MONTE CRISTOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F and grease a cookie sheet.
• Layout 4 slices of bread and top each with a slice of ham, a slice of cheese and the remaining bread to make 4 sandwiches.
• In a large bowl whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon sugar, and vanilla.
• Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture, coating both sides, and place onto the greased cookie sheet.
• Bake 15 minutes, turn sandwiches over, and continue baking 10 more minutes.
• Dust with powdered sugar and serve with raspberry jam.

MONTE CRISTO (COCKTAIL)

Steps:

• Pour coffee into large mug.
• Add alcohols.
• Stir.
• Top with whipped cream.

MONTE CRISTOS WITH BABY GREENS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread 4 bread slices with the mustard and the other 4 with the preserves. Toss both cheeses in a bowl, then divide half the mixture among the mustard-covered bread. Top with the ham, then the remaining cheese and the preserves-covered bread. Press each sandwich slightly. Whisk the eggs, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a baking dish.
• Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just starting to brown. Dip 2 sandwiches in the egg mixture, turning to coat. Let the excess drip off, then transfer to the hot skillet and cook until browned and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the sandwiches to a rack set on a baking sheet. Wipe out the skillet, add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and cook the remaining 2 sandwiches. Transfer to the rack, then transfer the baking sheet to the oven to melt the cheese completely, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss the greens with the vinegar, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Serve with the sandwiches.