Recipe for Mexican Monte Cristo

Mexican Monte Cristo

Mexican Monte Cristo
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Posted: 07/28/2012

Recipe for Mexican Monte Cristo


Difficulty: Moderate
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 16 minutes
Serves: 3

2 eggs
½ cup milk
6 slices white bread
4 oz. grated pepper jack cheese
4 oz. can mild diced green chilies, drained
3 teaspoons minced green onions
3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
4 ½ oz. thinly sliced ham
2 Tablespoons oil
Salsa to serve on the side

1.    Whisk milk and eggs together.  Pour into a pie tin.
2.    Soak bread slices in the egg and milk mixture.  Remove and place on cutting board.  
3.    To make 1 sandwich, sprinkle 1/6 of the cheese on a piece of bread.  Top cheese with 1/3 of the chilies, green onions, and cilantro.  Place 1/3 of the ham on top of this followed by 1/6 of the cheese.  Finish with a slice of bread.
4.    In a hot sauté pan (preferably non-stick), sauté sandwiches in oil until browned on both sides.
5.    Remove and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.  Bake in a 400° F oven for 10 minutes.  Serve hot with a side of your favorite salsa.
   

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