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Monte Cristo Sandwiches

Recipe provided by: Recipe America
Recipe Number: 55
Original recipe yield: 4
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min

Ingredients:
8 ounces thinly sliced fully-cooked ham 4 ounces Swiss cheese
sliced 8 1/2-inch thick slices French or Vienna bread 4 eggs 1/3 cup milk 3 tablespoons butter or margarine

Directions:
For each sandwich, place 2 ounces ham and 1 ounce Swiss cheese between 2 slices of bread. In a mixing bowl beat together eggs and milk. Dip sandwiches in the egg mixture, turning carefully, until all of the mixture is absorbed. Melt butter in a large skillet or on griddle. Place sandwiches in skillet and cook slowly 8-10 minutes; turn and continue cooking until cheese is melted and both sides are golden.