Southwestern Monte Cristo Sandwiches

Makes 4 servings

Serve with Black Bean Stoup

ingredients

8 slices white sandwich bread
1/2 cup hot pepper jelly or chili sauce, tomatillo or tomato salsa, or taco sauce- whichever you have on hand
8 slices honey-baked ham from the deli counter
8 slices pepper jack cheese from the deli counter
8 slices smoked turkey from the deli counter
2 eggs, beaten
a splash of milk
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

directions

Spread the bread with a light layer of pepper jelly, or whatever you have on hand, then build the sandwiches using 2 slices each, ham, turkey, and cheese per sandwich. Beat the eggs with the milk and hot sauce and season the mixture with a little salt. Heat a griddle pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter in the skillet. Dip each sandwich in the egg coating and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side to melt the cheese and warm the meats through. Serve.

Source: 365 No Repeats cookbook