A “Western” version of the classic Monte Cristo with Texas toast sandwiching the tender ham and cheese, accented with a zesty mostarda and a French toast batter all cooked to a crispy golden brown.
Serves:
4
Ingredients:
| 1 lb | Charlie’s Pride American Kurobuta Ham, thinly sliced |
| 6 | Eggs |
| ½ cup | Milk |
| ½ tsp | Kosher salt |
| ¼ tsp | Black pepper |
| ¼ cup | Whole grain mustard |
| ¼ cup | Raspberry preserves |
| 8 slices | Texas toast |
| 4 slices | Swiss cheese |
| 2 Tbsp | Butter |
Directions:
In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together mustard and raspberry preserves to make the mostarda. On one side of each slice of Texas toast, spread 1 tablespoon mostarda, top with 4 slices ham and 1 slice cheese. Melt butter in sauté pan over medium heat; dip assembled sandwich in egg batter and place in pan. When golden brown, flip and continue cooking until both sides are golden. Repeat with remaining sandwiches, serve immediately.