Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Serves 4
8 slices of your favorite bread
8 slices of deli ham
8 slices of mild cheddar cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons butter
4 eggs
4 tablespoons real maple syrup
Make four ham and cheese sandwiches. Beat 2 eggs, add milk, salt and pepper and mix well. Heat griddle to medium. Put butter on non-stick griddle and spread it with a spatula to cover surface. Dip each sandwich in egg and milk mixture, flipping then over once to saturate both sides and place them on the griddle.
Cook until golden, about 4 - 5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 4 - 5 minutes. Bread should be golden brown and firm to the touch on both sides. Transfer to plates and cook four eggs over easy or to taste. Top each sandwich with a fried egg and drizzle each with 1 tablespoon of real maple syrup.
