Monte Cristo (Ham Cheese Breakfast Sandwich)

Monte Cristo (Ham Cheese Breakfast Sandwich)
Monte Cristo (Ham Cheese Breakfast Sandwich)
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  • Preparing Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Served Person: 2
contains white meat tree nut free nut free contains gluten contains red meat shellfish free contains dairy contains eggs
  • salt
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 4 slices bread of choice (note 1)
  • 1 large egg or 2 small eggs
  • 2 tsp mayonnaise (i like whole egg mayo)
  • 2 - 4 slices gruyere cheese (or other grated or sliced m
  • ham or turkey sliced or shaved
  • 1 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Carbohydrate 0.371405 g
  • Cholesterol 0.75 mg
  • Fat 0.24538 g
  • Fiber 0.01325 g
  • Protein 0.246975 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.140365 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (8g)
  • Sodium 3.022 mg
  • Sugar 0.358155 g
  • Trans Fat 0.02842 g
  • Calories 5 calories

Lightly whisk egg, milk and a generous pinch of salt in a flat bowl.Spread 2 slices of bread with mayonnaise.Top with ham, then cheese, then sandwich with remaining slices of bread. Press down firmly.Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.Dip each side of the sandwiches briefly in the egg mixture, then place in skillet.Cook the first side, pressing down with an egg flip, for 3 minutes or until deep golden brown.Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes, pressing down firmly with the egg flip, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.Serve immediately, while hot!