Monte Cristo Sandwich (Fried Ham and Swiss with Red Currant Jelly)

Name: Monte Cristo Sandwich (Fried Ham and Swiss with Red Currant Jelly)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 8 slices brioche loaf, sliced 1-inch thick (see note above); 2 Tbsps Dijon mustard (optional); 4 larges eggs, at room temperature; 12 slices ham; 158 milliliters milk; 237 milliliters red currant jelly; 0 teaspoons salt; 8 slices Swiss cheese, at room temperature; 10 Tbsps unsalted butter, softened; 118 milliliters vegetable oil

Monte Cristo Sandwich (Fried Ham and Swiss with Red Currant Jelly) might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 1532 calories, 49g of protein, and 107g of fat each. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. A mixture of vegetable oil, dijon mustard, currant jelly, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the eggs you could follow this main course with the Rose Levy Beranbaum's Chocolate Tomato Cake with Mystery Ganache as a dessert.

Instructions

In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup jelly and 2 tablespoons butter.

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Spread 4 slices bread with mixture.

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Spread

Bread

Spread remaining 4 slices with (optional) mustard. Top each buttered slice in this order: 1 slice cheese, 3 slices ham, and 1 slice cheese. Top with bread (mustard side-down, if using) and press down lightly. Butter both sides of sandwiches with additional 4 tablespoons butter and set aside.

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Ham

In small saucepan or bowl in microwave, heat remaining 3/4 cup currant jelly. Stir to smooth, cover, and keep warm.

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In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and salt. Carefully dip one sandwich in egg mixture and allow to soak for 10 to 15 seconds. Turn and soak for another 10 to 15 seconds.

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Dip

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Transfer sandwich to cooling rack set inside rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.

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Heat 1/4 cup oil and 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming subsides but butter is not brown. Fry 2 sandwiches at a time, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

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