Monte Cristo With Apple Hatch Chile Jam Recipes

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Position oven rack in the upper-middle position; preheat to 450°.
• In a shallow dish (pie plate), whisk the eggs, cream, sugar, salt, dry mustard and cayenne together until combined.
• Stir the jam and dijon mustard together in a small bowl.
• Spread 1 teaspoon of the jam mixture on one side of each slice of toast.
• Layer the slices of cheese, ham, and turkey on 6 slices of toast; repeat with a second layer of cheese, ham, and turkey.
• Add a final layer of cheese and top with the remaining toast, with the jam side facing the cheese.
• Using your hands, lightly press down on the sandwiches.
• Pour the oil onto a rimmed baking sheet and heat in the oven until just smoking, about 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, using two hands, coat each sandwich with the egg mixture and transfer to a large plate.
• Transfer the sandwiches to the preheated baking sheet and bake until golden brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side, using a spatula to flip.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve immediately with the remaining jam mixture for dipping.

OPEN FACE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a shallow dish.
• Dip both sides of bread slices in egg mixture.
• Melt butter in a large skillet; add bread slices, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Spread 1 tablespoon strawberry jam on 1 side of each bread slice; top evenly with turkey, ham, and cheese.
• Place on baking sheet.
• Broil 5 inches from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Sprinkle powdered sugar, if desired.
• Serve immediately.