Turkey-Cranberry Monte Cristo

  Dinner

Every year, my husband and I look forward to Thanksgiving leftovers just so we can make this sandwich. Once you try it, I'm sure you will agree that this is the best turkey sandwich ever!

Turkey-Cranberry Monte Cristo

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 8 slices egg bread
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 10 ounces thinly sliced cooked turkey
  • 6 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 teaspoons butter
  • 3 teaspoons canola oil

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spread 4 slices of bread with mustard. Layer with turkey and cheese. Spread remaining bread with cranberry sauce; place on cheese.
  • 2. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1-1/2 teaspoons each butter and oil over medium heat until butter is melted. Dip 2 sandwiches in egg mixture; add to skillet. Cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining butter, oil and sandwiches.
  • 3. Transfer sandwiches to a baking sheet. Bake until cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 674 calories, 30g fat (13g saturated fat), 297mg cholesterol, 1282mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 44g protein.

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