Here is a dish you can prepare any time of year, not just post-Thanksgiving. Although this sandwich is similar in style to a Monte Cristo, I’ve eliminated much of the sugar from this recipe to focus on the beer batter. I prefer to use something with a little sweetness to it such as a winter warmer or an oatmeal stout. You might think the stout/winter warmer a bit heavy, but the use of the Gruyère helps make this a sandwich that stands up to a full-bodied beer.
Active preparation time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Serves: 2
2 Tbs butter
3 eggs
½ cup (118 ml) Thirsty Dog 12 Dogs of Christmas
Salt
4 slices sourdough or Vienna loaf
¼ cup (59 ml) mayonnaise
8 oz (227 g) fresh sliced turkey breast
4 oz (113 g) sliced Gruyère
1 cup arugula
½ cup (118ml) of your favorite jam, jelly, or preserves (or cranberry sauce)