Open-Face Monte Cristos

By courtneyj87

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 pound very thinly sliced ham
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• Four 1-inch-thick slices of Pullman bread
• 8 slices (1/2 pound) of Gruyère cheese
• Basil leaves, for garnish

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

On a griddle, melt the butter. Cook the ham over moderate heat, turning, until golden and crispy around the edges, about 5 minutes.

In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk. Dip the bread in the eggs and cook on the griddle until golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip the bread and top with the cheese and ham. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted. Garnish with basil and serve.