Waffle Monte Cristos

coconutcream's Note:

I don't recall where I got this recipe, but it's tasty and rich. Give it a try! Note: By my estimates, the calorie count for this recipe appears much higher than it actually is. Frozen waffles, thin-sliced meats, and the cheese have fewer calories than recipezaar calculates them as having.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 homestyle frozen waffles
• 6 slices swiss cheese
• 4 slices deli ham (honey ham)
• 4 slices deli turkey
• 4 slices pre- cooked bacon (optional)
• powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Heat bacon as directed on package; set aside.
2. On a plate, layer: 1 swiss cheese slice, 2 ham slices, 1 bacon slice (if using), 1 swiss cheese slice, 1 bacon slice (if using), 2 turkey slices, and 1 swiss cheese slice. Evenly arrange cheese so sandwich will hold together. Set aside.
3. In a 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add waffles and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until ridges are golden brown and tops begin to soften. Turn waffles.
4. On two of the waffles, place the stacks of cheese and meat. Place other waffles on top, toasted side down.
5. Cook about two minutes, or until bottom waffles are browned.
6. Turn sandwiches. Cover and cook about 4 minutes longer of until waffles are browned and cheese is melted.
7. Cut sandwiches in half. Lightly dust with powdered sugar.