These were quite good. I would make them again, but next time use a more robust wheat bread. The standard store bought sandwich bread became a little soggy with the egg and butter. If I were to use to the same bread again, I would probably skip dipping it in the egg. Excellent flavor, though.
Smoked Turkey Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Total:
Recipe from
More From Southern Living
Recipe Time
Hands On:
22 Minutes
Total:
22 Minutes
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 8 honey-wheat bread slices
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced smoked deli turkey
- 4 (1-oz.) Swiss or mozzarella cheese slices
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons blackberry preserves
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional)
Preparation
- 1. Spread mustard over 1 side of each bread slice. Layer 4 bread slices, mustard sides up, with turkey and cheese slices. Top with remaining bread slices, mustard sides down.
- 2. Whisk together eggs and milk in a shallow dish. Dip both sides of each sandwich into egg mixture.
- 3. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook 2 sandwiches in skillet 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and sandwiches. Serve immediately with blackberry preserves. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Note:
For an easy side, pulse 1 (28-oz.) can Italian-seasoned tomatoes in a food processor until finely diced. Stir together tomatoes, 1 (26-oz.) can tomato soup, 1 (32-oz.) container chicken broth, and 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper in a Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Smoked Turkey Monte Cristo Sandwiches Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Sandwiches
- CONVENIENCE: Kid-Friendly, Portable/Picnic, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: French
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
More Recipes for Sandwiches
-
Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Southern Living -
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Real Simple -
Monte Cristo Sandwiches
All You
advertisement
You want chicken? We've got it!
Get endless recipe ideas for this dinnertime staple, emailed weekly.
We Respect Your Privacy. Privacy Policy