Monte Cristo Sandwiches

a family favorte from Pampered Chef - Casual Cooking cookbook.

2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
8 slices thick bread
8 slices swiss cheese
6 ounces thinly sliced deli ham or turkey or combination of both
1 tbsp butter or margarine
powdered sugar
1/2 cup strawberry jam

1. In small bowl, combine eggs and milk; whisk until smooth. Pour egg mixture into shallow bowl. Dip one side of 4 bread slices in egg mixture. place bread, egg side down, on large cutting board.
2. For each sandwich, place 1 cheese slice on bread. Top with 1 1/2 ounces ham and additional cheese slice. Dip one side of remaining bread slices in egg mixture; top sandwiches, egg side up.
3. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. To serve, sprinkle sandwiches with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve with strawberry jam for dipping.