Monte Cristo Turkey Sandwich
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Ingredients:
18 slices bread
Butter
6 slices ham
6 slices turkey
12 slices Swiss or Gruyere cheese
Mustard and mayonnaise
3 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions:
For each sandwich use 3 slices of bread. Butter one side of bread first, then cover with a slice of ham and a slice of turkey. Butter both sides of the second slice of bread and spread with a little mustard or other dressing, if desired. Place on top of turkey or ham slice and top with 2 thin slices of cheese. Butter third slice for top; press sandwich lightly and trim crusts. Cut into halves diagonally and secure with toothpicks. Beat eggs with milk and salt. Dip sandwich halves into the egg mixture and fry on a hot skillet or griddle in butter or margarine. Brown on all sides, adding more butter when necessary. Remove toothpicks before serving.