Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwich ~ Brunch Recipe

Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwich 

Here is a FUN twist on the Monte Cristo, perfect for these late mornings this week, since my kids are on Christmas breaks.

Yields 1 sandwich

Ingredients

• 3 Eggo Waffles – Homestyle
• 4 slices oven roasted turkey
• 4 slices honey ham
• 2 slices Swiss cheese
• mayonnaise
• Dijon or honey mustard
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon salted butter
• 2 tablespoons oil
• raspberry or blackberry jam, optional

Directions

1. Bring Eggo waffles to room temp. We’re going to make a triple decker out of this baby.
2. Lightly spread mayonnaise and mustard onto waffle. Next, layer 1 slice of cheese, 2 slices turkey and 2 slices ham on waffle. Top with another waffle, again lightly spreading mayonnaise and mustard. Layer middle waffle with 1 slice of cheese, 2 slices turkey and 2 slices ham. Top with remaining waffle to make a triple decker.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk egg, milk and salt.
4. In a medium skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat.
5. Dip entire waffle sandwich in egg mixture.
6. Fry, until lightly golden brown on each side. Approx. 6 minutes total. Serve with raspberry or blackberry jam, optional.