For a quick and clever take on a Monte Cristo, griddle the ham until it's crisp, then pile it onto fried bread with cheese for a crispy, cheesy, insanely delicious sandwich.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 lb very thinly sliced ham
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 4 1-inch-thick slices of Pullman bread
- 8 slices (1/2 pound) of Gruyère cheese
- Basil leaves, for garnish
Directions
- On a griddle, melt the butter. Cook the ham over moderate heat, turning, until golden and crispy around the edges, about 5 minutes.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk. Dip the bread in the eggs and cook on the griddle until golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip the bread and top with the cheese and ham. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted. Garnish with basil and serve.
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Recipe Credit: Kay Chun
Image Credit: Christina Holmes
