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California Avocado Monte Cristo
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California Avocado Monte Cristo

13 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1333
Calories
70g
Protein
61g
Fat
128g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Avocado 1 medium (150g) 240
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Jalapeno 1 pepper (14g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Fruit not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • ¾ Cup garlic mayonaise (aioli)
  • 24 slices firm white sandwich bread
  • 6 California Avocados (3 lbs)
  • 48 one-ounce slices sliced roasted chicken or turkey (3 lbs)
  • 24 one-ounce slices sliced Jalapeno Jack cheese
  • 16 eggs, beaten
  • 1 Cup milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Unsalted butter, as needed
  • 3 cups fresh fruit salsa of choice
  • 12 fresh cilantro sprigs
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Directions

1

Spread 1/2 tablespoon garlic mayonaise on one side of each slice of bread.

2

Cover 12 slices of bread with avocado slices.

3

Top each with 2 slices of chicken or turkey and 1 slice cheese.

4

Cover each with remaining slice of bread, spread-side down, diagonally cut each in half.

5

Beat together egg, milk, and salt; reserve.

6

Dip 2 halves of a sandwich in egg mixture, coating well.

7

Brown in hot butter, about 2 minutes per side.

8

Serve with 1/4 cup fresh fruit salsa.

9

Garnish with a cilantro sprig.

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