BENNIGAN'S MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Bennigan's Monte Cristo Sandwich image

Provided by Holly Watson

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

SANDWICH
9 slice whole wheat bread
3 slice honey cured turkey breast (luncheon meat)
3 slice honey cured ham (luncheon meat)
3 slice american cheese (white or yellow - does not matter)
3 slice swiss cheese
BATTER
1 egg
1 to 1&1/4 c water
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 & 1/2 c flour (all-purpose is fine)
1 Tbsp baking powder
vegetable oil (for deep frying)
powdered sugar (for dusting on top)
toothpicks (4 per sandwich)
DIPPING SAUCE
raspberry preserves

Steps:

1. Separate the 9 pieces of bread on a cutting board.
2. Put 3 slices of bread aside.
3. Using the remaining 6 slices: On 3 pieces place one slice Turkey and one slice Swiss cheese. On the other 3 slices of bread; place one slice Ham and one slice American cheese.
4. Using the 3 slices of bread you set aside earlier; layer the sandwich. (Should be Turkey/Swiss, bread, then Ham/American layer) Will be a triple decker sandwich. Will make 3 sandwiches.
5. Place a tooth pick in each corner of the sandwiches so the sandwiches will hold together. (4 per sandwich - Total of 12 toothpicks).
6. Crack egg in a medium/large mixing bowl. Add water and beat together until fully mixed.
7. Add salt,sugar, baking powder, and flour and stir until batter is smooth.
8. Dip sandwich in batter. Carefully cover all sides and surfaces. (Make sure every surface of the sandwich is covered in batter or it wont fry right)
9. Carefully place in hot oil.
10. Fry until golden brown (usually 3-5 minutes per side).
11. Once it is golden brown remove from hot oil and place on a paper towel to drain off excess oil.
12. Let cool for a few minutes.
13. Remove the toothpicks.
14. Slice in half, or into fourths.
15. Put on a plate and dust with powdered sugar.
16. Serve with a side of Raspberry preserves for dipping!
17. Enjoy!!! :)