Eggnog Monte Cristos

Serves: 2

Cecile Bahringer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

51

Sweetness

52

Sourness

45

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 tbsps

Dijon Mustard

1.5 tbsps

Mayonnaise

1 cup

Eggnog

3 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

Directions:

1

Mix the mustard and mayonnaise in a small bowl

2

Lay out 3 slices of bread and brush each with about 1 teaspoon of the mustard mixture

3

Top each piece of bread with 1 slice each of cheese, turkey and ham

4

Cover with another slice of bread and brush with another teaspoon of the mustard mixture; top each sandwich with another slice each of cheese, turkey and ham

5

Brush the remaining 3 bread slices with the mustard mixture and place mustard-side down on top of the sandwiches

6

Trim the crusts, then wrap the sandwiches tightly with plastic wrap

7

Chill in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours

8

(Wrapping the sandwiches helps keep them compact

9

) Whisk the eggnog and nutmeg in a shallow bowl

10

Unwrap the sandwiches and dip in the eggnog, turning to coat both sides

11

Melt half of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat

12

Add the sandwiches and cook until the undersides are golden, 3 to 4 minutes

13

Add the remaining butter, flip the sandwiches and cook until golden on the other side, about 3 more minutes

14

Cut the sandwiches into quarters

15

Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired, and serve with cranberry sauce

16

Photograph by Andrew Mccaul