California Avocado Monte Cristo

Ingredients

 * ¾ Cup garlic mayonaise (aioli)
 * 24 slices firm white sandwich bread
 * 6 California avocados (3 lbs)
 * 48 one-ounce slices sliced roasted Chicken or Turkey (3 lbs)
 * 24 one-ounce slices sliced Jalapeno Jack Cheese
 * 16 eggs, beaten
 * 1 Cup milk
 * 1 tsp salt
 * unsalted butter, as needed
 * 3 cups fresh fruit salsa of choice
 * 12 fresh cilantro sprigs

Directions
Spread 1/2 tablespoon garlic mayonaise on one side of each slice of bread.

Cover 12 slices of bread with avocado slices.

Top each with 2 slices of Chicken or Turkey and 1 slice Cheese.

Cover each with remaining slice of bread, spread-side down, diagonally cut each in half.

Reserve.

Beat together egg, milk, and salt; reserve.

Dip 2 halves of a sandwich in egg mixture, coating well.

Brown in hot butter, about 2 minutes per side.

Serve with 1/4 cup fresh fruit salsa.

Garnish with a cilantro sprig.