Make a special ham and cheese sandwich, e.g. B. Monte Cristo or the French version of Croque Monsieur
Food historians believe the Monte Cristo sandwich is a variation of a French dish called a croque monsieur, which was originally first served in a Parisian cafe. According to oral tradition, the Monte Cristo sandwich was first served in Southern California.
Croque monsieur, the French version, has ham, Gruyère cheese and béchamel sauce. The Monte Cristo sandwich features ham and cheese dipped in egg, fried, and topped with powdered sugar.
These sandwiches can be rich and not very healthy. My simple version is better for you [somewhat!!] because I don’t fry them. I prefer the Monte Cristo sandwich. You can make this sandwich with two or three layers. I make the 2 layer sandwich for my family and serve it with a cup of my asparagus soup. See recipe.
Monte Cristo Sandwich
2 servings
Ingredients for 3 layer sandwich
6 slices of strong bread
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
8 thin slices of baked ham
4 slices of Swiss cheese
4 slices of American cheese
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cream
pinch of salt and pepper
3 tablespoons butter
directions
In a shallow bowl (big enough for a sandwich), beat the eggs along with the milk and a few pinches of salt and pepper. Put aside.
Mix mustard and mayonnaise.
Spread the bread slices with the mustard-mayonnaise mixture.
Spread the ham and cheese on the bread layers to make 2 sandwiches. Lightly compress sandwiches.
Heat pan over medium heat. add butter; let melt.
Dip each sandwich in beaten egg, brush and place in pan.
Bake sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned to taste and cheese is melted.
Serve with pickles and a garden salad.
Monte Cristo Sandwich
2 servings
Ingredients for 2 layer sandwich
4 slices of firm bread
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
4 thin slices of baked ham
2 slices of Swiss cheese
2 slices of American cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon cream
pinch of salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter
directions
In a shallow bowl (big enough for a sandwich) beat the egg along with the milk and a few pinches of salt and pepper. Put aside.
Mix mustard and mayonnaise.
Spread the bread slices with the mustard-mayonnaise mixture.
Divide the ham and cheese and place half on two slices of bread.
Place a slice of bread, mustard side down, on each slice of bread. Squeeze sandwiches lightly.
Heat pan over medium heat. add butter; let melt.
Dip each sandwich in beaten egg, brush and place in pan.
Bake sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned to taste and cheese is melted.
Posted by Jovina Coughlin in Bread Cheese Ham Healthy Italian Food Sandwiches