How to Build a Monte Cristo Sandwich

Monte Cristo Sandwich Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 Gala apples, thinly sliced
• A few sprigs thyme, picked and chopped
• Nutmeg
• 8 1/2-inch slices good quality sourdough bread
• 1/2 cup apple cider honey mustard from Fox Meadow Farm or honey mustard
• 2 cups extra-sharp cheddar
• 8 slices thick-cut slices of your favorite bacon cooked until crispy
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• Salt and pepper

Monte Cristo Sandwich Dipper:

• Woods Boiled Cider from Woods Cider Mill
• BLiS Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup

Monte Cristo Sandwich Process

• Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. 
• Add apples and thyme, and season with nutmeg. 
• Cook 5 minutes, until apples are tender and cooked down.
• Spread apple cider honey mustard on each piece of bread. 
• Build sandwiches with cheese and bacon or bacon spread.
• In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
• Melt butter on a griddle or in a large skillet over medium heat. 
• Turn sandwiches in egg and add to the griddle. 
• Cook sandwiches 3-4 minutes on each side, until deep golden.
• Serve with BLIS Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup or boiled apple cider

Recipe adapted from Rachel Ray Every Day