The Monte Cristo

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A great twist on a Monte Cristo

PREP TIME

30 Minutes

EGG TEMP

400°F/204°C

COOK TIME

15 Minutes

SERVINGS

4-8

Ingredients

1 cup (240 ml) sharp cheddar, grated
1 teaspoon (5 ml) apple cider vinegar
1 whole shallot or very small onion, julienned or thinly sliced
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced
2 tablespoons (30 ml) Unsalted Butter, divided
4 slices favorite local bread, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons (30 ml) vanilla extract
1 cup (240 ml) half-and-half
3 large eggs, beaten
2 large cooked sausage patties or thick slices ham

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convEGGtor

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Plancha Griddle - Half Moon

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Stir-Fry and Paella Grill Pan

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Instructions

Step 1

In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half and vanilla. Add bread slices, turning to coat with mixture, and set aside to soak.

Step 2

Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 400°F/204°C.

Step 3

Melt 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of butter in Paella Pan; add apple slices and shallot or onion and cook until tender. Add vinegar and cook for one minute longer. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

Melt remaining butter in Half Moon Cast Iron Griddle. Remove bread slices from egg mixture (discard remaining egg mixture) and cook in skillet for about two minutes on each side.

Step 5

Layer cheese, sausage or ham and apple mixture evenly over two of bread slices. Top with remaining two bread slices.

Step 6

Cook for one minute or until golden on underside. Turn sandwiches over and cook for one minute longer, or until sandwich is golden on second side and cheese is melted. Cut in half and serve warm. Makes 4 servings

Instructions

In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half and vanilla. Add bread slices, turning to coat with mixture, and set aside to soak.
Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 400°F/204°C.
Melt 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of butter in Paella Pan; add apple slices and shallot or onion and cook until tender. Add vinegar and cook for one minute longer. Remove from heat and set aside.
Melt remaining butter in Half Moon Cast Iron Griddle. Remove bread slices from egg mixture (discard remaining egg mixture) and cook in skillet for about two minutes on each side.
Layer cheese, sausage or ham and apple mixture evenly over two of bread slices. Top with remaining two bread slices.
Cook for one minute or until golden on underside. Turn sandwiches over and cook for one minute longer, or until sandwich is golden on second side and cheese is melted. Cut in half and serve warm. Makes 4 servings

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