Monte Cristo Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices bread
12 slices turkey or ham or 6 slices of each
3 eggs, lightly beaten with 2 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. grated processed Swiss cheese
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. mayo
1/8 tsp. nutmeg

Preparation

Place meat between 2 slices of bread.
Dip sandwiches in egg mixture.
Heat oil and butter in a frying pan; fry both sides of sandwiches until golden brown.
Place in a baking dish.
Combine cheese, milk, mayo and nutmeg in a saucepan.
Heat, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and mixture is smooth.
Pour over sandwiches and broil 6 inches form broiler for 3 to 5 minutes, until bubbly.
Makes 3 servings.