Pear-Chicken Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

These fancy sandwiches are easy to make. Dip them in an egg mixture, similar to making French toast, then bake them until crisp. Also similar to French toast recipes, these sandwiches can be made ahead, refrigerated, and baked later.


Pear-Chicken Monte Cristo Sandwiches

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Servings: Makes 8 servings.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Related Categories: Chicken, Chicken Sandwiches, Lunch Sandwiches, Monte Cristo Sandwich
 
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Ingredients
  • 4 to 6  tablespoons
    prepared horseradish
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  • 8 
    thick slices firm-texture white bread
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  • 8 
    thin slices mozzarella cheese
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  •   12-ounces
    cooked chicken or turkey breast, cut into thin slices
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  • 1 to 2 
    medium pears, cored, peeled, and thinly sliced
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  • 2 
    eggs, beaten
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  • 2/3  cup
    half-and-half or light cream
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Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degree F. Spread 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons horseradish on one side of half the bread slices. Top each with a slice of cheese, a slice of chicken or turkey, and several pear slices. Add another slice of cheese and a slice of chicken or turkey. Top with a slice of bread.
2.
Combine eggs and half-and-half or light cream in a shallow dish. Dip both sides of each sandwich in egg mixture; allow each side to stand about 10 seconds until egg mixture is absorbed. Place sandwiches in a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
3.
Bake for 15 minutes. Carefully turn the sandwiches over and bake about 10 minutes more or until bread is golden and cheese is just melted. To serve, slice each sandwich into four triangles. Makes 8 servings.

Make-Ahead Tip
Assemble the sandwiches and place in baking pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition information
Calories 271, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Sodium 328 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 7%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 24%, Iron 9%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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