Step 1

Crack the eggs into a shallow bowl then add the half-and-half and nutmeg.

Step 2

Whisk the ingredients together.

Step 3

Divide the mayonnaise between 2 slices of brioche bread and spread it evenly.

Step 4

Divide the jam and spread onto the two remaining slices of bread.

Step 5

Divide the ham and turkey between the mayonnaise-covered slices of bread.

Step 6

Divide the cheese between the jam-covered slices. Press the cheese lightly into the jam.

Step 7

Put the sandwiches together.

Step 8

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 9

Dip the sandwiches on both sides in the egg mixture.

Step 10

Transfer the sandwich to the skillet and cook until the bread is golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.

Step 11

Sprinkle the sandwiches with powdered sugar and slice them in half.

Step 12

Serve the Monte Cristo sandwiches.