Monte Cristo Sandwich

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    Nutritional Information

    Per Serving

    • Calories 618 calories
    • Calories 54 calories from fat
    • Fat 37 g
    • Sat Fat 20 g
    • Cholesterol 209 mg
    • Sodium 1,428 mg
    • Protein 31 g
    • Carbohydrate 40 g
    • Sugar 6 g
    • Fiber 1 g

Heat oven to 400° F.Spread the mustard on 6 pieces of the French toast. Divide the ham and turkey evenly among them and top each with 2 slices of the cheese.Spread the remaining 6 pieces of French toast with the mayonnaise (if desired) and sandwich together.Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread ½ tablespoon of the butter on the top and bottom of each sandwich.Cook 3 sandwiches in the skillet until brown, 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.Transfer to oven and bake until the cheese is melted and the toast is heated through, about 4 minutes.

Ingredients

  1. Check 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  2. Check 2 6-count boxes frozen French toast
  3. Check 1 9-ounce package thinly sliced ham
  4. Check 1 9-ounce package thinly sliced turkey
  5. Check 12 slices Swiss cheese
  6. Check 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
  7. Check 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400° F.
  2. Spread the mustard on 6 pieces of the French toast. Divide the ham and turkey evenly among them and top each with 2 slices of the cheese.
  3. Spread the remaining 6 pieces of French toast with the mayonnaise (if desired) and sandwich together.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread ½ tablespoon of the butter on the top and bottom of each sandwich.
  5. Cook 3 sandwiches in the skillet until brown, 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
  6. Transfer to oven and bake until the cheese is melted and the toast is heated through, about 4 minutes.

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