OPEN FACE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

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We were visiting friends in Colorado and they served this for brunch. We absolutely flipped for these. I have made these on lazy weekends and my family really enjoys this.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 white bread, slices 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
4 tablespoons strawberry jam or 4 tablespoons red currant jelly
4 ounces thinly sliced cooked turkey or 4 ounces chicken
4 ounces thinly sliced smoked ham
8 slices swiss cheese
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a shallow dish.
  • Dip both sides of bread slices in egg mixture.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet; add bread slices, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon strawberry jam on 1 side of each bread slice; top evenly with turkey, ham, and cheese.
  • Place on baking sheet.
  • Broil 5 inches from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle powdered sugar, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

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