Monte Cristo Sandwich

Crispy, gooey, creamy, and salty: Is there a more gratifying (and, yes, decadent) sandwich than a Monte Cristo?

Serves 6 Hands-On Time: 10m Total Time: 15m

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 6-count boxes frozen French toast
• 1 9-ounce package thinly sliced ham
• 1 9-ounce package thinly sliced turkey
• 12 slices Swiss cheese
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
• 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400° F.
2. Spread the mustard on 6 pieces of the French toast. Divide the ham and turkey evenly among the 6 pieces and top each with 2 slices of the cheese. Spread the remaining pieces of French toast with the mayonnaise (if using) and sandwich together.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of the butter on the top and bottom of each sandwich. Cook 3 sandwiches in the skillet until brown, 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
4. Bake until the cheese is melted and the toast is heated through, about 4 minutes.

(Source: http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/monte-cristo-sandwich-10000001600957/)