
A tasty version (and creative
name) for the classic Monte Cristo sandwich, a ham and cheese
sandwich, dipped in an egg mixture and grilled (like French toast...hence
the name).
Ham
and Cheese Frenchie
- 12 slices whole wheat
bread
4 tablespoons butter, softened
6 slices New England style ham, bologna or luncheon meat
6 slices (1 ounce each) Wisconsin cheddar cheese
3 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
Dash of salt
- Spread bread with butter.
- Prepare sandwiches of
ham, bologna or luncheon meat, and cheese.
- Beat together eggs, milk
and salt.
- Dip sandwiches in egg
mixture.
- Grill on lightly buttered
griddle on medium heat until toasty and cheese begins to melt.
Turn and brown on other side.
- Serve hot.
Makes 6 servings.
Recipe and photograph provided courtesy
of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.