S-o-o-o-o-o. you like Monte Cristo's, eh (leering and twirling mustache? ) You are going to regret you ever said that-----because the Monte Cristo recipes are coming at you-----bigtime:
Here's a baked version of the Monte Christo Sandwich.
Sandwich two slices Pepperidge Farm bread with slice of ham, slice of Swiss cheese. Cut sandwich diagonally.
Make Batter (enough for 4 sandwiches): Combine 3 large beaten eggs, cup milk, 1/4 tea salt in shallow dish. Dip sandwiches in batter turning once. Now coat sandwich evenly with 4 cups Rice Krispies crushed down to 2 cups.
Place on a well-greased sheetpan, drizzle with melted butter. Bake 450 deg. 10 min or so til crisp and lightly browned.
Traditionally served with garnish of sliced strawberries and compote of sour cream (although I was once served the MC in Florida with a side of currant jelly mixed with heavy cream).
Wow! "Baked" is wonderful. Sounds excellent. Of course, I'll tweak it a bit for my tastes, but will definitely do it.
I think I want cornflakes instead of Rice Krispies. And an additional slice of cheddar or American - love the taste of Swiss melted together with "less" of a yellow cheese. Makes a softer melt and still tastes like a rich nutty Swiss.
Happen to have a huge quantity of mermillo - quince paste - on hand and that would be great with it. I like the sound of currant jelly mixed with cream - will have to experiment with that sometime. Thanks a bunch!
Sounds good! That would sure beat trying to fry the damn things ;)
Finlly got a chance to fix myself the baked MC for din-din tonight - it was great! Thanks again.