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Turkey and Gruyère French Toast Sandwiches


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Delicious and savory French toast sandwiches filled with roasted turkey, black forest ham, and melted Gruyère cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 8 slices thick-cut country bread
  • ¾ pound deli-sliced roasted turkey
  • ¾ pound deli-sliced black forest ham
  • 1½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil, (for frying)
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
  • ¼ cup raspberry jam

Instructions

  1. In a large shallow bowl whisk together the eggs, milk and salt.
  2. In a small bowl stir together the maple syrup and whole grain mustard until combined and set aside.
  3. Lay 4 slices of the bread on a clean workspace. Divide the slices of turkey among the slices of bread followed by the slices of ham. Top with the Gruyère.
  4. On the remaining slices of bread, spread 1 tablespoon of the maple syrup mixture on each. Close the sandwiches and gently press down to keep the sandwich together.
  5. Working one at a time, dip each sandwich into the egg mixture then carefully flip it so it’s coated on both sides. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
  6. Add the oil to a sauté pan, heat over medium heat until the oil looks shiny. Working one sandwich at a time, add to the oil and fry until golden brown, turning the heat down if the sandwich browns too quickly, about 3 minutes.
  7. Carefully flip and continue to fry until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
  8. Remove to a cooling rack set over a paper-towel lined baking sheet and repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
  9. Cut sandwiches into halves or quarters. Add the confectioners sugar to a sifter or a fine mesh strainer and gently tap to dust the sandwiches with the sugar.
  10. Serve immediately with a side of raspberry jam.

Notes

  • Ensure the pan is properly heated before frying to achieve a nice golden brown crust.
  • If desired, serve with a side of fresh fruit for added sweetness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 1100mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 300mg