Title: Monte cristo sandwich variations
 Categories: Sandwiches, Ham, Cheese, Eggs, Jw
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
    1/4 c  Butter; softened or
    1/4 c  Mayo
      2 ts Prepared mustard
     12 sl White bread; French or
           -Italian, thick slices,
           -slightly stale preferred
      6 sl Swiss cheese
      6 sl Cooked ham and/or
      6 sl Cooked turkey breast
      3    Eggs; beaten
      1 pn Garlic powder
    1/3 c  Milk
           Butter; for frying or
           Oil; for deep frying
 
  In a small bowl beat together the butter [or mayo] and mustard until
  well blended. Spread on one side of each slice of bread. For each
  sandwich, top one slice of bread with a slice of cheese, a slice of
  ham and/or turkey and the second slice of bread, butter side down. In
  a medium bowl beat together the eggs, garlic powder and milk. Dip
  each sandwich into the egg batter.
  
  Brown both sides of the sandwich on a lightly buttered frying pan or
  griddle. Then place on a cookie sheet and bake in a 425 oven for 8 to
       10    minutes to finish.
  
  Or carefully lower sandwiches, one at a time, into hot oil (375
  degrees); deep fry until golden brown, turning once. Drain.
  
  Slice each sandwich in half and serve hot.
  
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