Monte Cristo Sandwich (Fried Ham and Swiss with Red Currant Jelly)

Ingredients

• 1 cup red currant jelly
• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 8 slices brioche loaf, sliced 1-inch thick (see note above)
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional)
• 12 slices ham
• 8 slices Swiss cheese, at room temperature
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ²/₃ cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup confectioner’s sugar for dusting

1 In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup jelly and 2 tablespoons butter. Spread 4 slices bread with mixture. Spread remaining 4 slices with (optional) mustard. Top each buttered slice in this order: 1 slice cheese, 3 slices ham, and 1 slice cheese. Top with bread (mustard side-down, if using) and press d...

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