TURKEY-BACON MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

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Use up leftover turkey and cranberry sauce with these battered, griddled and baked sandwiches.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 slices bacon
Eight 1/2-inch-thick slices challah bread or brioche
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 ounces smoked Gouda or Cheddar, shredded
12 ounces thinly sliced leftover turkey breast
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup leftover cranberry sauce or relish
1/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lay the bacon in a large nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Lay 4 slices of the bread on a work surface. Spread one side of each slice with some mustard and top each with 2 slices of bacon. Evenly divide half of the Gouda and then half of the turkey among the sandwiches and season lightly with salt and pepper. Evenly spread the cranberry sauce over the top of each and top with the remaining turkey. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining Gouda and remaining 4 slices of bread to make 4 sandwiches total. Press down slightly on each sandwich.
  • Whisk together the milk, nutmeg and eggs in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 large skillets over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon each of the butter and oil to each skillet. Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture to coat all over and lay them in the skillets. Cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the sandwiches to a baking sheet and bake until the cheese is melted, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Rossbel
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I made these sandwiches for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Muddasir Fayyaz
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These sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover turkey. They're also a fun and easy meal to make for a crowd.


Rae
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I'm always looking for new ways to use up leftover turkey, and these sandwiches are perfect! They're easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.


Momen Azaim
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These sandwiches were so easy to make and they were so delicious! I will definitely be making these again.


Kitty M99
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Yum!


Josh Reese
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sandwiches turned out really dry. The bread was tough and the cheese wasn't melted. I think I might have overcooked them.


Jisan Jisan
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These sandwiches were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less butter. Otherwise, they were pretty good.


Rafay Rajput
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Easy to make and delicious! I used sourdough bread and it turned out great. My husband and I both loved these sandwiches.


Makenna Feipel
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey bacon, but these sandwiches were surprisingly good! The bread was perfectly crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. I'll definitely be making these again with regular bacon next time.


Lacey Bambrook
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These Monte Cristo sandwiches were a hit with my family! The combination of turkey, bacon, and Swiss cheese was delicious, and the French toast bread added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.