Charlie's Monte Cristo

Charlie's Monte Cristo

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.