Monte Cristo Sandwiches (Comfort Food Makeover)

These delectable sammies are baked not deep fried, and made with different ingredients to spark your modern tongue.
(serves 4)

1/4 cup fig jam
1 t. fresh lemon juice
8 1/2" thick sliced sourdough bread
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 oz. thinly sliced ham or prosciutto (8-12 slices)
8 oz. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
1/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg
Kosher salt
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
EVOO*, for the baking sheet

Place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven and heat to 425 (preheating the oven helps the bread crisp). Mix the jam and the lemon juice; spread onto 4 slices of bread. Top with the onion, prosciutto, and mozzarella; sandwich with the remaining slices of bread. In a bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and a pinch of salt. Lightly brush the bread with the egg mixture, then sprinkle Parmesan on both sides to full coat bread. Remove baking sheet from the oven and drizzle with enough oil so the pan is coated about 1&1/2 T. then place the sandwiches on top. Return to the oven and bake until golden brown 8-10 min. per side.

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MM