Monte Cristo Sandwiches

Name: Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices egg bread; 2½ tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard; 4 slices aged white cheddar cheese; 4 slices smoked turkey; 4 slices smoked ham; 4 leaves mustard greens; 2 large eggs; 3 tablespoons butter

A decadent twist on the classic grilled cheese, featuring layers of smoked turkey, ham, aged cheddar, and mustard greens between egg-dipped bread slices. These sandwiches are grilled until golden brown and melty.

2 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•4 slices egg bread
•2½ tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
•4 slices aged white cheddar cheese
•4 slices smoked turkey
•4 slices smoked ham
•4 leaves mustard greens
•2 large eggs
•3 tablespoons butter

Cooking Instructions

1.
Place 2 bread slices on work surface. Spread each with 1 tablespoon mustard. Top each with 1 cheese slice, 2 turkey slices, 2 ham slices, 2 leaves mustard greens, another cheese slice, and bread.
5 min
2.
Beat eggs and remaining 1/2 tablespoon mustard in pie dish to blend. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Dip both sides of sandwiches into egg mixture. Place in skillet. Cover and cook until bottoms are golden, about 5 minutes. Turn sandwiches over. Cover; cook until golden and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer sandwiches to plates; cut into quarters.
10 min