Max and Eli Sussman

Bread. Cheese. Egg. Hot sauce. Five bucks says you've got the makings for this easy and oozy sandwich waiting in your kitchen.

Calling this crazy indulgent Monte Cristo a leftover ham sandwich is like saying Julia Child could cook pretty decent.

Oh yes we did! We battered and deep-fried a childhood classic and then pronounced it magnificent. We think you will, too.

If you can master this über basic recipe, you can grill a steak waaaaay better than any of your friends. Promise.