Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　15 min

　　This two-in-one indulgence has the irresistible makings of a Cuban sandwich, including Swiss cheese, pickles, and sliced meats—but it’s also dipped in egg batter and fried like a Monte Cristo.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving

　　2 slices firm bread

　　1 to 2 teaspoons mustard

　　4 or 5 dill pickle rounds

　　2 slices boiled or baked ham

　　2 slices smoked turkey

　　3 thin slices Swiss cheese

　　1/2 garlic clove

　　1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise

　　1 large egg

　　2 tablespoons whole milk

　　1 tablespoon unsalted butter

　　

Step 1

Spread 1 slice of bread with mustard and top with pickles, meats, and cheese. Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then mix with mayonnaise. Spread on remaining slice of bread and assemble sandwich.

　　

Step 2

Beat together egg, milk, and 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then soak sandwich in egg mixture.

　　

Step 3

Melt butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat. Cook sandwich, uncovered, until underside is well browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook remaining side, covered, until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 1 minute.