Turkey Monte Cristo Sandwich With Gravy

Savory comfort and gourmet flair. Layer tender turkey breast and nutty smoked gouda between slices of rich challah bread, then pan-sear it to a beautiful golden brown. Finished with a touch of ground sage and served alongside a warm, savory gravy for dipping, this is the ultimate elevated comfort sandwich.

Ingredients

• 8 slices challah bread
• 3 tbsp. dijon mustard
• 3/4 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
• 16 slices leftover turkey breast
• 5 eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 2 tbsp. finely diced shallots
• 3/4 cup turkey gravy
• salt, pepper, ground sage to taste

Directions

1. Spread mustard on 4 slices of challah. Cover with ½ of the cheese and all of the turkey. Season with salt and pepper to taste and lightly dust with ground sage. Top with the remaining cheese and bread. Press down slightly on each sandwich.
2. In a lipped plate or dish, whisk together the eggs and milk, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat 2 large skillets over medium-low heat, add a tablespoon of both butter and oil to each pan. Dip and coat each of the sandwiches in the egg mixture and lay in the pans. Cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the sandwiches to a baking sheet and bake until the cheese is melted, about 6 to 8 minutes.
4. Serve garnished with diced shallots and gravy for dipping :)