Monte Cristo Sandwiches

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   Position oven rack in the upper-middle position; preheat to 450u00b0.

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   In a shallow dish (pie plate), whisk the eggs, cream, sugar, salt, dry mustard and cayenne together until combined.

3. 3

   Stir the jam and dijon mustard together in a small bowl.

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   Spread 1 teaspoon of the jam mixture on one side of each slice of toast.

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   Layer the slices of cheese, ham, and turkey on 6 slices of toast; repeat with a second layer of cheese, ham, and turkey.

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   Add a final layer of cheese and top with the remaining toast, with the jam side facing the cheese.

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   Using your hands, lightly press down on the sandwiches.

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   Pour the oil onto a rimmed baking sheet and heat in the oven until just smoking, about 7 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, using two hands, coat each sandwich with the egg mixture and transfer to a large plate.

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    Transfer the sandwiches to the preheated baking sheet and bake until golden brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side, using a spatula to flip.

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    Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve immediately with the remaining jam mixture for dipping.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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