***Mim's Monte Cristo Sandwiches

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 3 thin slices white bread- best with brioche or challah.
• Mayonnaise, as needed
• 2 slices Swiss cheese
• 2 slices turkey
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1/4 c. heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Powdered sugar
• Strawberry slices, for garnish
• Orange wedges, for garnish

Details

Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

On a work surface, lay out 2 slices of bread and spread with mayonnaise. Top each slice with the 1 slice of Swiss and 1 slice of turkey each. Put the third slice of bread on top of one stack, and flip the remaining stack on top, cheese-side down, to make a triple-decker sandwich.
2
Using a knife, cut the crusts off the sandwich (this helps to pinch and seal the ends). Wrap the sandwich tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours. (Wrapping the sandwich in plastic wrap, compacts it, and prevents the egg batter from seeping in. OK to skip chill if in a hurry.
3
Combine the eggs and milk in a bowl. Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Unwrap the sandwich and dip it in the egg batter, to coat evenly. Gently place it in the skillet, and fry, turning once, until golden brown and hot, about 5 minutes total.
4
Cut the Monte Cristo in 1/2, transfer it to a place, dust with sifted powdered sugar and garnish with the strawberry and orange.