Monte Cristo Haute Cake Sandwich

INGREDIENTS

For the Pancakes

• 1 1/2 cups Haute Cakes Mix

• 1 cup water

For the Filling

• 4 slices gruyere or good melting cheese

• 4 slices ham, thinly sliced

• 2 tablespoons raspberry jam

For Egg Wash

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat pancake griddle or pan to 375°F. Lightly grease griddle. Whisk together pancake mix and water. Batter will be slightly lumpy. (Do not over-mix.) Let batter stand 2 minutes. Pour slightly less than 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto griddle. You should have 8 pancakes.

2. Cook pancakes 1- 1 1/4 minutes per side, or until golden brown, turning only once. Let pancakes cool. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of raspberry jam on half of the pancakes. Top the raspberry jam with a slice of cheese and a slice of ham. Top with another pancake.

3. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and cinnamon. Carefully dip one pancake sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides. Place on the hot skillet and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until the outsides are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
   
   

4. Repeat with all pancakes.

5. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar.