MONTE CUBANO SANDWICH

By BobD

Ingredients

• YIELD 1 SANDWICH
• This two-in-one indulgence has the irresistible makings of a Cuban sandwich, including Swiss cheese, pickles, and sliced meats-but it's also dipped in egg batter and fried like a Monte Cristo.
• 2 slices firm bread
• 1 to 2 teaspoons mustard
• 4 or 5 dill pickle rounds
• 2 slices boiled or baked ham
• 2 slices smoked turkey
• 3 thin slices Swiss cheese
• 1/2 garlic clove
• 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from gourmet.com

Preparation

Step 1

Spread 1 slice of bread with mustard and top with pickles, meats, and cheese.

Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then mix with mayonnaise.

Spread on remaining slice of bread and assemble sandwich.

Beat together egg, milk, and 1/8 tsp each of salt and pepper, then soak sandwich in egg mixture.

Melt butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat.

Cook sandwich, uncovered, until underside is well browned, about 4 minutes.

Flip and cook remaining side, covered, until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes.

Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 1 minute.