Monte Cristo Club

Jazz up your sandwich with this new combo of flavors.







Ingredients:

• 8 slices peppered bacon
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup applesauce, plus more for serving
• 4 slices red, orange or yellow tomato
• Salt and pepper
• 8 slices white or whole wheat bread
• 8 slices sharp white cheddar cheese
• 1 pound deli-sliced turkey or smoked turkey
• 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk or half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons butter
  

Preparation

Pre-heat the oven to 375°. Broil the bacon on a rack set on a baking sheet. Bake until crisp, 15-20 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix together the maple syrup and applesauce. Season the tomato slices with salt and pepper.

Assemble 4 sammies with bread, cheese, turkey, spinach, bacon, tomato, more cheese and bread; press slightly.

In a shallow dish, beat the eggs with the milk. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Coat each sammie with the egg mixture, then add to the skillet and cook, turning once, until deeply golden, about 7 minutes. Cut the sammies and serve with the applesauce.

(from Rachel Ray)