CUBAN CRISTO

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This recipe combines two types of sandwiches - a Monte Cristo and Cuban - into one heavenly sandwich. It's salty, sweet, and full of flavor. Frying the sandwich melts the cheese and creates a little crust on the bread. When taking a bite, have a napkin handy because it could get messy. Dipping the sandwich in pepper jelly adds a...

Provided by Janet Waters

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 oz ham slices (2 slices)
2 slice bacon, cooked
2 oz turkey (2 slices)
2 slice Provolone cheese
4 slice sweet pickles
1 Tbsp sweet mustard
BATTER INGREDIENTS
1/4 c milk
2 eggs
dash(es) salt
dash(es) pepper
2 Tbsp butter
2 slice bread - challah or brioche
2 oz jelly or preserves - jalapeno

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together the batter ingredients, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
  • 2. Layer the sandwich on the bread. Begin with spreading mustard on the bread. Then add the ham, turkey, and Provolone cheese.
  • 3. Next, add pickles and bacon.
  • 4. Melt butter in the pan on low to medium heat.
  • 5. Dip sandwich into batter.
  • 6. Place in the melted butter and fry until golden brown (about 4 minutes on each side). Can deep or shallow fry if you want.
  • 7. Serve with jelly or sauces. Jalapeno jelly would give it a kick.

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