Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 12 mini sandwiches

The Monte Cristo sandwich gained popularity in the 1960s when it was first served at Disneyland restaurants. This sandwich is typically served with a sweet sauce, although it can also have a savory filling of cheese, ham, or turkey. This recipe features eggnog.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1.5 tbsp mayonnaise
• 9 slices of white sandwich bread
• 6 slices Gouda cheese
• 6 slices baked turkey meat
• 6 slices baked ham
• 1/2 cup soft drink eggnog
• A large pinch of ground nutmeg
• 3 tbsp (50 g) butter
• Powdered sugar for sprinkling (optional)
• Cranberry sauce for serving

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

Step 1
• Mix mustard and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Take 3 slices white bread and spread about 1 teaspoon of the mustard mixture on each. Place a slice of cheese, turkey, and ham on each slice of bread. Top with a second slice of bread and spread another 1 teaspoon of the mustard mixture; top each sandwich with another slice of cheese, turkey, and ham. Spread the remaining 3 slices of bread with the mustard mixture and place them on the sandwiches, mustard side down.
Step 2
• Trim the bread crusts and then wrap the sandwiches tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 6 hours. The wrap will help keep them tightly sealed.
Step 3
• Combine the eggnog and nutmeg in a shallow bowl. Unwrap the sandwiches and dip them in the eggnog, turning to coat both sides. Melt half the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown. Add the remaining butter, flip the sandwiches, and cook until golden brown on the other side, another 3 minutes.
Step 4
• Cut the Monte Cristo sandwiches into quarters. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve with cranberry sauce.

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