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Breakfast Ham Monte Cristo
BreakfastKid-Friendly
Breakfast Ham Monte Cristo
Total Time20 mins
Skill LevelIntermediate
Servings2
Total Time20 mins
Skill LevelIntermediate
Servings2

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AboutA little sweet, a little savory, and a whole lot of delicious. This simple Parisian-inspired breakfast classic is crafted with our mouthwatering Eckrich ham off the bone, dipped in delectable savory custard and pan-fried to perfection. The Ham Monte Cristo Sandwich is an easy way to bring a little ‘bon appétit’ to breakfast.
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
 
1/2 lb. Eckrick Ham Off the Bone, sliced
 
2 large eggs
 
2 Tbsp. whole milk
 
1/2 Tsp. vanilla extract
 
4 slice(s) thick white bread
 
4 slice(s) swiss cheese
 
2 Tbsp. dijon mustard - optional
 
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise - optional
 
2 Tbsp. fruit preserves, optional
 
butter
 
powdered sugar
 
maple syrup
Directions
1BEAT together the eggs, milk, and vanilla in a medium bowl and set aside.
2ASSEMBLE 2 sandwiches with the Eckrich® ham, Swiss cheese, bread, mustard, mayo, and preserves.
3DIP the assembled sandwiches in the egg mixture to coat.
4COOK the sandwiches over medium-high heat in a large skillet with butter.
5REMOVE the sandwiches once golden brown and cheese has melted and dust with powdered sugar.
6SERVE with maple syrup.
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