Monte Cristo Sandwich

Step 1

Lay 2 bread slices flat on a cutting board and place 1 ounce of ham, 1 ounce of turkey, and 1 ounce of Swiss cheese on each slice in a single stack.

Step 2

Top each sandwich with a second bread slice and press gently so the layers stick together.

Step 3

Crack both eggs into a shallow bowl or wide dish and pour in 2 tablespoons of milk, then whisk vigorously with a fork for 30 seconds until the mixture is uniform yellow with no streaks of white.

Step 4

Place a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter, tilting the pan so the melted butter coats the bottom evenly.

Step 5

Working with one sandwich at a time, dip both sides into the egg mixture for 2 seconds per side — the bread should be moistened but not soggy — then place it into the hot skillet.

Step 6

Cook the sandwich over medium-high heat until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese just begins to ooze from the edges, about 3 minutes, then carefully flip it with a wide spatula.

Step 7

Cook the second side until golden brown, about 2 minutes, then slide the sandwich onto a plate.

Step 8

Repeat the dipping and frying process with the remaining tablespoon of butter and the second sandwich.

Step 9

Dust both finished sandwiches generously with powdered sugar from a small sifter or sieve held 6 inches above the bread.