Deli Monte Cristos

Name: Deli Monte Cristos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 4 slices rye bread; 4 thin slices deli ham; 2 thin slices deli turkey; 2 tablespoons deli coleslaw; 2 tablespoons Thousand Island salad dressing; 2 slices Swiss cheese; 2 eggs

Looking for a change from the typical Reuben or grilled cheese? “This was a famous sandwich in the islands years ago,” notes Darlene Vanwie of Clayton, New York. “We make it often, and I always get requests for more. Serve warm with your favorite pickles,” she suggests.

Ingredients

4 slices rye bread
4 thin slices deli ham
2 thin slices deli turkey
2 tablespoons deli coleslaw
2 tablespoons Thousand Island salad dressing
2 slices Swiss cheese
2 eggs

Directions

On two slices of bread, layer a slice of ham and turkey, coleslaw, salad dressing and cheese. Top with remaining ham and bread. In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. Dip both sides of sandwiches in eggs.
In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, toast sandwiches over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.

Originally published as Thousand Island Sandwich in Simple & Delicious November/December 2006

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sassy_jo

Apr 26, 2010

These sandwiches are really good! My boys are excited when I tell them that I am making them. I did change up the recipe a bit though. I left out the coleslaw since none of up like it and I used sharp cheddar instead of swiss for my boys since it is more kid friendly. I used the swiss for my husband and myself. We both think that this dish is delish!