Sándwich Monte Cristo dorado y crujiente

Ingredientes

• 4 slices (160g) thick-cut white bread or sourdough
• 4 oz (115g) thinly sliced deli ham
• 4 oz (115g) thinly sliced deli turkey
• 4 slices (80g) Swiss cheese
• 1 tbsp (15g) mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp (15g) Dijon mustard
• 2 large (100g) eggs
• 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk
• 1/4 tsp (1g) ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch (1g) salt
• 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp (15g) powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup (60ml) raspberry or apricot jam

Preparación

1. 1

   Prepare bread with spreads: Spread mayonnaise on two slices of bread and Dijon mustard on the other two slices.

2. 2

   Layer fillings: Layer Swiss cheese, deli ham, deli turkey, and another slice of Swiss cheese onto the bread.

3. 3

   Secure sandwiches: Close the sandwiches and press down firmly with your palm to secure the fillings.

4. 4

   Whisk egg batter: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.

5. 5

   Dip sandwiches: Quickly dip each side of the sandwich into the egg batter for approximately three seconds per side.

6. 6

   Heat butter: Melt unsalted butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat until foaming.

7. 7

   Fry sandwiches: Fry the sandwiches, flipping once the bottom is a deep mahogany-brown, until the cheese is melted and the crust is firm.

8. 8

   Garnish and serve: Dust the hot sandwiches with powdered sugar and serve with raspberry or apricot jam.