Monte Cristo

Monte Cristos are retro in all the best ways.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 4 (½ -ounce) Swiss cheese slices

• 4 ounces thinly sliced deli ham

• 4 white sandwich bread slices

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup whole milk

• 2 tablespoons salted butter

• Powdered sugar, for dusting

• Raspberry jam, for serving 

Directions

1. Divide mustard, cheese, and ham evenly between each of 2 bread slices; cover each with a bread slice. Whisk together eggs and milk in a medium bowl.

2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Dip sandwiches in milk mixture; transfer to skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve with raspberry jam.