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Monte Cristo Sandwiches with Smoked Turkey and Spinach

Jamie Purviance

Fuel Type:
  • People

    Serves 4

  • Prep Time

    10 min.

  • Grilling Time

    4 to 6 min.

Ingredients
Instructions

the Ingredients

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  • 5 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided
  • 8 slices rustic country-style white bread, each about 12 millimeters thick
  • 8 slices sharp or extra-sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 8 slices smoked turkey, about 310 grams total
  • 30 grams loosely packed fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 4 large eggs
  • Unsalted butter

Special Equipment

  • cast-iron griddle or skillet
  • silicone basting brush

Instructions

  • Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium-low heat (about 180ºC) and preheat a cast-iron griddle or skillet.
  • Spread ½ tablespoon of the mustard on each of the bread slices, using 4 tablespoons total. Place one cheese slice and two turkey slices, followed by equal amounts of the spinach, on top of four of the bread slices, folding the ingredients so they don’t hang over the edges of the bread. Top each with a second cheese slice. Cover with the remaining four bread slices, mustard side down, pressing the sandwiches together so they adhere.
  • In a large bowl whisk the eggs and the remaining 1 tablespoon mustard.
  • Holding a sandwich firmly together dip it into the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides generously and allowing the egg mixture to soak into the bread slightly. Place the sandwich on a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches and batter.
  • Add 1 tablespoon butter to the griddle to melt. Spread the butter on the griddle with a silicone basting brush. Working in batches, if necessary, place the sandwiches on the griddle and grill over direct medium-low heat, with the lid closed, until the bottoms of the sandwiches are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the sandwiches over and continue grilling, with the lid closed, until golden brown on the bottom and the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes more, watching closely to avoid burning. Remove the sandwiches from the griddle. Repeat with any remaining sandwiches, adding a second tablespoon of butter to the griddle if necessary. Serve right away.
    Add 1 tablespoon butter to the griddle to melt. Spread the butter on the griddle with a silicone basting brush. Working in batches, if necessary, place the sandwiches on the griddle and grill over medium-low heat, with the lid closed, until the bottoms of the sandwiches are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the sandwiches over and continue grilling, with the lid closed, until golden brown on the bottom and the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes more, watching closely to avoid burning. Remove the sandwiches from the griddle. Repeat with any remaining sandwiches, adding a second tablespoon of butter to the griddle if necessary. Serve right away.

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