We're dreaming of a Monte Cristo

Photo Credit: Andy Castro, Flickr

Okay, confession time. We have not tried this recipe. 

But we're sitting here fantasizing about Monte Cristos. We had to do something. 

So, we swiped Monte Cristo instructions from Real Simple. We like that this one uses frozen french toast. Which 1) Makes it that much more desirable to our Half Assed little heart, and 2) Means you don't have to worry about the eggy bread not cooking through and congealing into a soggy mess.

Also, we're starting a new movement called Sandwiches for Supper! Are you in?

Here's what you need and how you do it

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 
2 6-count boxes frozen French toast 
1 9-ounce package thinly sliced ham 
1 9-ounce package thinly sliced turkey 
12 slices Swiss cheese 
3 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional) 
6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 

Heat oven to 400° F. 

Spread the mustard on 6 pieces of the French toast. Divide the ham and turkey evenly among the 6 pieces and top each with 2 slices of the cheese. Spread the remaining pieces of French toast with the mayonnaise (if using) and sandwich together. 

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of the butter on the top and bottom of each sandwich. Cook 3 sandwiches in the skillet until brown, 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches. Bake until the cheese is melted and the toast is heated through, about 4 minutes.

(Purists would also suggest topping with powdered sugar and serving with jam. Just in case this isn't fattening enough for you.)

Comments

[Michele]

Count me in for the "sandwiches for dinner". Of course, we'll have to start watching Rachel Ray because that seems to be all she makes. I can only watch so much before I rend my clothes and run screaming from the building so I wouldn't count on me for too long.

[Tammy]

I can't get away with sandwiches for dinner much...since the hubby had them for lunch.
But we do have "breakfast" for dinner a couple of times a month.
I love a monte cristo sandwich...yummmm

[Wendy Kenney]

I loved your "Sandwiches for Dinner" idea, so I made a delicious one last night from Cooking Light Magazine: Open Face Beef Sandwiches with Horseradish Cream. http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1842359.

For sides, I made a salad and sauteed a pound of mushroom. My meat and potatoes man loved it!

[Jewel]

I LOVE Monte Cristos! I serve them with Raspberry jam. Delicious.

[Holly]

I love the sandwiches for dinner idea. There is such a variety of sandwiches that you can make too.

I had never even thought about using frozen french toast for a Monte Cristo. I love the idea and will definitely be trying it. Just as soon as I buy some frozen french toast.

[Rayn]

Sandwiches are the whole reason God sent Manna from Heaven.

Blessed are the sandwich makers, for they make yummy food.

Amen.

I could eat sandwiches for every meal, except breakfast, at which I want cereal.