Monte Cristo

Monte Cristo with Fried Eggs, Goat Cheese, and Preserves

Makes 1 sandwich

• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons apricot or other preserves, plus more for serving
• 2 slices rustic country bread
• 1 slice ham or prosciutto
• 2 tablespoons goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons milk
• pinch of ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Confectioners’ sugar, for sprinkling

1.  Start by frying on of the eggs over easy, being careful not to overcook it.
2.  Spread 1 teaspoon of preserves on each slice of bread.  Top one slice with the ham and then the fried egg, and spread the goat cheese on the other, then place the clice, cheese side down, very gently atop the egg.  Wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour (and up to overnight).
3.  In a shallow bowl, whisk together the remaining egg, milk, and cinnamon.  Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.  Carefully dip each side of the sandwich into the batter and fry for about 2 minutes on each side to caramelize the bread.
4.  Sprinkle the sandwich with confectioners’ sugar and serve to your weirdest food eating friends with a little extra preserves on the side.