The Midwest Monte Cristo Recipe
This take on a traditional Monte Cristo sandwich swaps out Gruyère for Black Creek Cheese's Cheddar With Gruyère Notes.
Ingredients
- 7 ounces Black Creek Cheddar Cheese With Gruyère Notes
- 4 slices white bread
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/2 pound ham
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- strawberry jam or maple syrup for dipping
Instructions
- Take two slices of bread and spread mayonnaise on one slice and yellow mustard on the other and assemble your sandwiches using half your shredded cheese and half your ham.
- Repeat a second time for your second sandwich.
- In a bowl whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper and dip sandwiches in the mixture.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the butter and let it melt.
- Cook sandwiches for 5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with strawberry jam for dipping.