Ingredients
The Monte Cristo
- 0.25 cups Unsalted Butter
- 4 each Kontos® Oval Flexpita™ Cut in Half
- 0.25 cups Whole Grain Mustard Aioli
- 8 each Gruyere Cheese Deli Sliced
- 16 each Ham Deli Sliced
- 6 each Large Eggs Beaten
- As needed Powdered Sugar
Whole Grain Mustard Aioli
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Whole Grain Mustard
- To Taste Kosher Salt
- To Taste Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
The Monte Cristo
- Pre-heat a skillet over medium heat and pre-heat an oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the lightly beaten eggs to a large mixing bowl.
- Spread 1/2 tbsp(s) of whole grain mustard aioli on each pita half. To assemble each sandwich, top 1 pita half with 1 slice of gruyere cheese, 4 slices of ham, and 1 additional slice of gruyere. Aioli side in, close the sandwich with additional pita half; Repeat for remaining sandwiches.
- For each sandwich, add 1 Tbsp(s) of butter to the skillet and dip each sandwich in egg wash before griddling both sides for 5 minutes or until golden.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and allow to bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
- Cut each sandwich in half again (optional) and dust with powder sugar before serving.
Whole Grain Mustard Aioli
- Combine ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until mustard is well incorporated.
- Transfer the aioli in to an airtight container and refrigerate until needed.
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