Just keepin’ it real here folks. I didn’t really care for this sandwich. The egg/milk dip made the bread too moist and I was looking for a good crunch when I bit into it. I don’t think the cilantro brought anything to the party either and the sandwich probably would have been better with some crunchy lettuce added after grilling. Michael really liked the flavor but felt the texture of the turkey was a little off-putting after being heated. I may try this sandwich again with a few tweaks. I’ll make sure my avocado isn’t too ripe the next time too.
Here is the recipe and picture from Sunset:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup coarsely grated parmesan cheese
- 4 freshly cut slices from a sourdough loaf
- 6 ounces thinly sliced turkey
- 1/2 avocado, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 2 slices muenster cheese
1. In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, and chile flakes. In a medium bowl, whisk egg and milk. Spread parmesan on a plate.
2. In a large frying pan, melt half the seasoned butter over medium heat. Dip 1 bread slice in egg mixture, coating one side only. Dip coated side into parmesan. Place to one side in frying pan, cheese side down. Repeat with 1 of remaining bread slices. Arrange turkey, avocado, cilantro, and muenster on slices, dividing evenly.
3. Dip remaining bread into egg and then into parmesan. Arrange on sandwiches, cheese side up, and cook over medium heat until undersides are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Lift sandwiches and add remaining butter to pan; flip and cook until second side is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes more.