Open Face Monte Cristo Sandwiches - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 white bread, slices 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
4 tablespoons strawberry jam or 4 tablespoons red currant jelly
4 ounces thinly sliced cooked turkey or 4 ounces chicken
4 ounces thinly sliced smoked ham
8 slices swiss cheese
powdered sugar

Preparation

Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a shallow dish.
Dip both sides of bread slices in egg mixture.
Melt butter in a large skillet; add bread slices, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Spread 1 tablespoon strawberry jam on 1 side of each bread slice; top evenly with turkey, ham, and cheese.
Place on baking sheet.
Broil 5 inches from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Sprinkle powdered sugar, if desired.
Serve immediately.