Double-mustard Monte Cristo Sandwiches

By matt , 11 September 2023
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Ingredients
  • 2 pkgs (each 50 or 75 g) micro mustard greens or micro mustard greens medley (see TIP)
  • 8 slices white bread or country loaf
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 2 to 3 cups (500 to 750 mL)grated Gruyère, cheddar or Gouda (not aged) cheese
  • 4 to 8 thinly sliced ham or prosciutto slices
  • 3 eggs 3 tbsp (45 mL) milk, preferably whole milk 3.8%
  • Generous pinch freshly
  • grated nutmeg and salt
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter, divided
  • Rhubarb jam (optional)
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1. Set aside cup (175 mL) microgreens for garnish. Lay 4 bread slices on a cutting board. Spread with mustard. Sprinkle half the cheese on the 4 bread slices. Top each with 1 to 2 ham slices. Divide remaining greens between slices. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top each stack with a bread slice and press down.

2. Whisk eggs with milk, nutmeg and salt in a shallow pie plate or square baking dish.

3. Melt 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter in a large, wide frying pan set over medium heat. When butter is almost melted, dip both sides of 1 sandwich in egg mixture, allowing sandwich to soak for a maximum of 10 seconds. When both sides have been dipped, add sandwich to the frothy butter in pan. Repeat for a second sandwich. Cook until bread is golden, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove to plates. Repeat for second pair of sandwiches, with additional 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter.

4. Slice sandwiches in half and top with reserved greens. Serve immediately with jam alongside, if you like.

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