Classic Tuna Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe

INGREDIENTS

4 slices (1/2 ounce each) Cheddar cheese 4 oval slices sourdough or challah (egg) bread 1/2 pound deli tuna salad 1/4 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons butter

PREPARATION:

1. Place 1 slice cheese on each of 2 bread slices. Spread tuna salad evenly over two slices of cheese. Top each with remaining cheese and bread slices.
2. Combine milk and egg in shallow bowl; stir until well blended. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, turning to coat well.
3. Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sandwiches; cook 4 to 5 minutes per side or until cheese melts and sandwiches are golden brown.

Serving Suggestion Serve with a chilled fruit salad. This recipe appears in: Sandwiches NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 1146 mg Protein 29 g Fiber <1 g Carbohydrate 38 g Cholesterol 207 mg Total Fat 36 g Calories 604 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 5-1/2 Meat 3 Starch 2-1/2