Quasi Cristo

I hate cold sandwiches.  Always have, probably always will.  The Monte Cristo, by contrast, is a thing of beauty.  Imagine, if you will, ham, turkey, and swiss wrapped up all warm and cozy in french toast.  Sounds amazing, doesn't it?  At least in St. Louis, this most majestic of sandwiches is exceedingly rare.

Studying for exams leaves little time for culinary endeavors; however, it does not excuse you from the need to eat.  I'm pretty sure Monte Cristos are a fair amount of work to make (I can't think of any other reason why I would not have already tried to make one).  So today, I made these Quasi Cristos.

4 slices cinnamon raisin bread (not mandator, but it adds a nice sweetness)
3-4 slices ham (the boyfriend likes his sandwiches meatier, I do not.  Do what you feel.)
3-4 slice turkey
2 slices mild white cheese (tradition calls for swiss, but we had fontina, so I used it)
1 egg
2 Tbsp. yogurt*
   jam for serving (I like blackberry)

* The yogurt is admittedly bizarre, and was totally unintentional.  Our milk went bad, so I had to improvise.  I used Boston Cream Pie flavor, but vanilla would definitely work-- nothing fruity though.  The yogurt gave the bread a lovely crunch, but if you either don't have it or don't trust me, you could probably use 1-1/2 Tbsp. milk plus 1 tsp. vanilla extract.

1. Whisk together the egg and the yogurt.  Set aside for now.
2. Dry off the meat between two paper towels.  This is important.
3. Stack the meat and cheese on the bread, tearing and folding if necessary to minimize overhang.  I like to put my cheese in the middle, as I feel that it keeps the sandwich together better.
4. Carefully dip both sides of the sandwich in the egg mixture.  Don't let the egg puddle on the bread.  The mixture should coat the bread uniformly in a thin-ish layer.
5. Immediately cook the sandwich on a pan, preheated over medium-high heat (I used a grill pan, but you don't have to).  Lightly press the sandwich to make sure contact with the pan is even.  Cook until golden on both sides.
6. Serve sandwich with jam, and sprinkle with powdered sugar if you have it.  It is a known fact that sandwiches do not taste as good if they are not cut diagonally.