Muenster & Apricot Monte Cristo Sandwiches

Recipe by The Gourmet RD

This post is in partnership with Bonne Maman.  All views are my own You know what's super delicious? Sandwiches, especially the toasted or grilled kind.  Melty, ooey-gooey cheese of any variety.  Sweet and salty food mash-ups.

Ingredients

• 8 slices whole grain raisin bread
• 16 slices black forest ham
• 4 slices muenster cheese
• ¼ cup apricot preserves + more for serving
• ½ cup milk
• 4 eggs
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• pinch ground cloves
• pinch coarse salt
• 3 tbsp salted butter
• powdered sugar (optional)

Method

1. Layer 4 slices of bread with honey ham, muenster and apricot preserves. Place remaining bread slices on top. In a shallow dish, whisk together milk, eggs, nutmeg, cloves and salt until combined. Heat one tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet to medium heat. Dip one assembled sandwich in milk/egg mixture, then place in the hot skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes per side, until bread is golden brown and cheese is completely melted. Repeat this process with remaining butter and sandwiches. Slice each sandwich into 4 squares and serve with extra apricot preserves and powdered sugar (optional).

View the recipe instructions at The Gourmet RD