Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Makes 6 sandwiches:
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Margarine or butter,melted
3-eggs,slightly beaten
1/3-cup milk
12-slices of bread
6-slices swiss cheese,cut in half
6-slices boiled ham
Powdered sugar(optional)
Currant jelly(optional)
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*1*
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.Using a pastry brush,generously
grease a 15x10x1 inch baking pan with the melted margarine or
butter.
*2*
In a shallow dish,combine the eggs and milk.
*3*
For each sandwich,cover one slice of bread with a half slice
of cheese,a slice of ham,then a second half slice of cheese.
Top with a second slice of bread.
*4*
Dip each sandwich in the egg-milk mixture,taking care to coat
each of the bread slices.Place the sandwiches in the prepared baking pan.
Bake in the 425 degree oven for 15 minutes,turning once.
*5*
Transfer the sandwiches to a warm serving dish.If desired,
sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with currant jelly.
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