The Best-Ever Monte Cristo Sandwich with Mornay

Step 1

There will be 2 slices of bread for each sandwich. Place all 4 on a cutting board.

Step 2

Heat the ham and turkey in a large skillet until warmed through.

Step 3

Mix together the mayonnaise and Dijon in a small bowl. Use a butter knife to smear the mayo/mustard mixture onto the top-facing side of each slice of bread.

Step 4

For both sandwiches, follow these steps. Add ½ cup of cheese on top of the mayo/mustard mixture. Add a layer of ham, then turkey, and then another ½ cup on top. Place the other slice on top of the cheese, mayo/mixture facing down.

Step 5

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Gently mix until the eggs are just beaten.

Step 6

Place the sandwich in the egg mixture...let sit for a couple of minutes...and press with your hands. Then, flip the sandwich, and let sit, soak up the egg mixture, and apply a little pressure to compact.

Step 7

Melt the butter in a skillet (preferably non-stick) large enough to hold 1 of the sandwiches.

Step 8

Gently remove the sandwich from the egg mixture, allowing excess egg to fall off. Carefully add the sandwich to the melted butter and cook until browned on the bottom, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwich with the help of a couple of spatulas and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 9

Sprinkle with a little powdered sugar. Serve with preserves and Mornay sauce.