Spanish Ham And Cheese Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Serves: 3
Ally Shanahan
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
40
Spice
49
Sweetness
61
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Arrange 4 bread slices on work surface
2
Spread each with 1/2 tablespoon mustard
3
Top each with 1/4 of cheese, then 1/4 of ham, folding to fit
4
Spread 1 tablespoon quince paste on each of remaining 4 bread slices; place bread, paste side down, atop ham
5
Beat eggs in pie dish until well blended
6
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in each of 2 large skillets over medium-low heat
7
Working with 1 sandwich at a time, hold sandwiches tightly closed and dip into beaten eggs to coat on all sides
8
Place 2 sandwiches in each skillet
9
Cover and cook until bottoms are golden, about 4 minutes
10
Turn sandwiches over
11
Cover and cook until bottoms are golden, cheese is melted, and egg coating is cooked through, about 4 minutes longer
12
A Spanish cheese made from sheep's milk; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores
13
Arrange 4 bread slices on work surface
14
Spread each with 1/2 tablespoon mustard
15
Top each with 1/4 of cheese, then 1/4 of ham, folding to fit
16
Spread 1 tablespoon quince paste on each of remaining 4 bread slices; place bread, paste side down, atop ham
17
Beat eggs in pie dish until well blended
18
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in each of 2 large skillets over medium-low heat
19
Working with 1 sandwich at a time, hold sandwiches tightly closed and dip into beaten eggs to coat on all sides
20
Place 2 sandwiches in each skillet
21
Cover and cook until bottoms are golden, about 4 minutes
22
Turn sandwiches over
23
Cover and cook until bottoms are golden, cheese is melted, and egg coating is cooked through, about 4 minutes longer
24
A Spanish cheese made from sheep's milk; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores
25
A Spanish cheese made from sheep's milk; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores