Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 tablespoons strawberry jam or 6 tablespoons raspberry jam
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 12 slices hearty white sandwich bread, lightly toasted
  • 18 thin slices deli swiss cheese or 18 gruyere cheese
  • 12 thin slices deli ham, preferably Black Forest
  • 12 thin slices deli turkey
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • powdered sugar

Method

  • Position oven rack in the upper-middle position; preheat to 450°.
  • In a shallow dish (pie plate), whisk the eggs, cream, sugar, salt, dry mustard and cayenne together until combined.
  • Stir the jam and dijon mustard together in a small bowl.
  • Spread 1 teaspoon of the jam mixture on one side of each slice of toast.
  • Layer the slices of cheese, ham, and turkey on 6 slices of toast; repeat with a second layer of cheese, ham, and turkey.
  • Add a final layer of cheese and top with the remaining toast, with the jam side facing the cheese.
  • Using your hands, lightly press down on the sandwiches.
  • Pour the oil onto a rimmed baking sheet and heat in the oven until just smoking, about 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, using two hands, coat each sandwich with the egg mixture and transfer to a large plate.
  • Transfer the sandwiches to the preheated baking sheet and bake until golden brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side, using a spatula to flip.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve immediately with the remaining jam mixture for dipping.