INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
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CABOT The Ver-Monte Cristo Sandwich
SERVINGS 4 • PREP TIME 20 minutes • COOK TIME 5 minutes
Our Monte Cristo Sandwich is an easy and yummy twist on this classic ham and cheese sandwich— and an extremely satisfying one at that! If you’ re not familiar with the original Monte Cristo, it’ s made with ham, cheese, a bit of mustard, and mayonnaise, then dipped in egg, and cooked just like French toast. Here, we use ham or cooked sausage patties, grated cheddar, Granny Smith apple slices, a thinly sliced shallot or small onion, and apple cider vinegar. You are going to love this version! Share the recipe on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter and your friends and family will be glad you did.
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
1. WHISK together eggs, half-and-half and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add bread slices, turning to coat with mixture, and set aside to soak.
2. MELT 1 tablespoon of butter in small skillet over medium-high heat; add apple slices and shallot or onion and cook until tender. Add vinegar and cook for one minute longer. Remove from heat and set aside.
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 slices favorite local bread, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Cabot Unsalted Butter, divided
• 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced
3. MELT remaining butter in large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Remove bread slices from egg mixture( discard remaining egg mixture) and cook in skillet for about two minutes on each side.
4. LAYER cheese, ham or sausage, and apple mixture evenly over two of bread slices. Top with remaining two bread slices.
• 1 whole shallot or very small onion, julienned or thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 4 ounces Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar or Cabot Garlic Herb Cheddar, grated( about 1 cup)
• 2 large thick slices ham or cooked sausage patties
5. COOK for one minute or until golden on underside. Turn sandwiches over and cook for one minute longer, or until sandwich is golden on second side and cheese is melted. Cut in half and serve warm.