Name: Spanish Ham and Cheese Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 1/2-inch-thick slices sourdough or country-style French bread (each about 5 x 3 inches); 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 6 ounces Manchego cheese,* thinly sliced; 2 ounces thinly sliced Serrano ham or prosciutto; 4 tablespoons membrillo (quince paste) or quince preserves; 4 large eggs; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter

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Spanish Ham and Cheese Monte Cristo SandwichesElinor Carucci

The egg-dipped ham sandwiches are even better with Spanish ingredients: salty Serrano ham, Manchego cheese, and sweet membrillo (quince paste), which is available at some supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and from igourmet.com.

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