Monte Cristo Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Monte Cristo Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This tasty cheesy Monte Cristo Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich made with new Sara Lee® Artesano™ Bread is the perfect choice for a satisfying lunch or easy dinner! (I've written this sponsored post on behalf of Sara Lee® Artesano™ Bread and as always, all opinions are mine alone.)

Did you know that April is National Grilled Cheese month? I was very excited to learn about this event. I happen to love grilled cheese so celebrating seems like the thing to do! 

I can't think of a better "grilled cheese" than this delicious and easy-to-make Monte Cristo Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich. I was first introduced to the Monte Cristo as a kid. This was one of my own mother's quick, go-to meals when I was growing up, so as you can imagine, it sort of holds a special place in my heart. As I grew older, my Monte Cristo evolved into a sandwich a little different from my mom's version. My version uses only ham, not the usual ham and turkey combination. I also prefer using a grainy mustard and a mayo mixture. Mom used plain yellow mustard and no mayo. And lastly, I recently discovered Sara Lee® Artesano™ Bread which has taken my Monte Cristo to a new level of deliciousness! 

Ham and cheese sandwich, dipped in an egg wash and fried up golden brown.

Ingredients

• 2 slices of Sara Lee® Artesano™ Bread
• 1 tsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp grainy mustard
• 2 - 3 oz of smoked deli ham, sliced
• 2 slices Swiss cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 TBS half and half
• 1/2 TBS butter
• powdered sugar, for sprinkling (if desired)

Instructions

1. Spread mayonnaise on one side of one slice of bread. Spread mustard on one side of the other slice of bread. Lay down, spread sides up.
2. Top each slice of bread with spread with a slice of Swiss cheese.
3. Top one slice of bread with the Swiss cheese with the ham. Assemble the sandwich.
4. In a small bowl, beat the egg and the half and half until well combined.
5. Heat a small skillet over med heat. Add the butter and swirl it around. Once it's all melted and starting to bubble, dip the sandwich quickly in the egg, making sure to coat the entire thing. Add sandwich to skillet and cook until golden brown on one side, Flip and cook the other side. Serve warm with powdered sugar and strawberry preserves, if desired.

Recipe Source:reneeskitchenadventures.com