Recipes:
## Monte Cristo Sandwiches
### INGREDIENTS
* 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened, divided
* 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
* 8 slices firm-textured white bread
* 8 slices roast chicken
* 8 slices Swiss cheese
* 3 eggs
* 1/4 cup milk
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
**SERVES:** 4
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### MAKE AHEAD
You can prepare these sandwiches through step **2** up to **2 hours ahead**. Reheat in a **200°F oven for 10 minutes**.
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### VARIATION
For **Monte Carlo** sandwiches, use **thinly sliced ham** instead of chicken.
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### DIRECTIONS
**1.** Blend **2 tablespoons butter** and mustard in a small bowl until smooth. Spread on **4 slices of bread**.
**2.** Alternate slices of chicken and cheese on bread. Top with remaining **4 slices of bread**.
**3.** Combine eggs, milk and salt in a medium bowl; mix with a fork until well blended. Heat remaining butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
**4.** Dip sandwiches into egg mixture with a large spatula, letting excess drip back into bowl. Add sandwiches to skillet; fry until golden, about **2 minutes per side**.
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### Make It Quicker
If you are in a hurry, purchase presliced chicken and Swiss cheese from the deli counter at your favorite grocery store.
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