Monte Cubano

Monte Cubano
Monte Cubano
This two-in-one indulgence has the irresistible makings of a Cuban sandwich, including Swiss cheese, pickles, and sliced meats—but itÂ’s also dipped in egg batter and fried like a Monte Cristo.
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Sandwich Egg turkey Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Father's Day Back to School Dinner Lunch Cuban Mayonnaise Ham Swiss Cheese Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 2 slices firm bread
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons mustard
  • 4 or 5 dill pickle rounds
  • 2 slices boiled or baked ham
  • 2 slices smoked turkey
  • 3 thin slices swiss cheese
  • 1/2 garlic clove
  • Carbohydrate 43 g(14%)
  • Cholesterol 408 mg(136%)
  • Fat 51 g(79%)
  • Fiber 6 g(25%)
  • Protein 71 g(141%)
  • Saturated Fat 22 g(112%)
  • Sodium 3720 mg(155%)
  • Calories 918

Preparation Spread 1 slice of bread with mustard and top with pickles, meats, and cheese. Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then mix with mayonnaise. Spread on remaining slice of bread and assemble sandwich. Beat together egg, milk, and 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then soak sandwich in egg mixture. Melt butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat. Cook sandwich, uncovered, until underside is well browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook remaining side, covered, until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 1 minute.

Preparation Spread 1 slice of bread with mustard and top with pickles, meats, and cheese. Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then mix with mayonnaise. Spread on remaining slice of bread and assemble sandwich. Beat together egg, milk, and 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then soak sandwich in egg mixture. Melt butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat. Cook sandwich, uncovered, until underside is well browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook remaining side, covered, until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 1 minute.