Monte Cubano

So what do you get when you cross a Monte Cristo and a Cuban Sandwich?

...A Monte Cubano

Two of my favorites combined into one.
And I thought it couldn't get any better.

These sandwiches get a big kick of flavor from garlic spiked mayo...It's extremely easy to make if you have a Microplane.  You do have one right?  Just grate a clove of garlic and stir it into the mayo.  It doesn't get much more simpler than this... and this mayo would be perfect on just about any sandwich.

Then the Cuban part...dill pickles, ham, yellow mustard...smoked turkey replaces the roast pork.

Then the Monte Cristo part...dip the sandwiches in egg and fry until golden brown.

Monte Cubano

adapted from Gourmet March 2009

8 slices firm sandwich bread
8 slices baked ham
8 slices smoked turkey
8 slices Swiss cheese
16 dill pickle rounds
4 tsp mustard
2 tbs mayonnaise
1 garlic clove
4 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
salt & pepper

Using a microplane grate the garlic and stir into the mayonnaise.  Spread four slices of bread with the garlic mayonnaise.  Top each slice of bread with a slice of cheese, followed by two slices of both ham and turkey, 4 dill pickle rounds, and another slice of cheese.  Spread the mustard over the remaining slices of bread and assemble the sandwiches.  In a shallow dish beat together the eggs, milk, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.  Soak each sandwich in the egg mixture.  Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.  Cook the sandwich until the underside is well browned, about 4 minutes.  Flip and cook on the other side until well browned.

Makes 4 sandwiches.