MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

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Have you ever had this yummy sandwich in a restaurant and wondered how they made it? Penny's version of this sandwich is simple and looks impressive. It's kind of like a donut and sandwich combined into one. The outside of the sandwich is light, sweet, and crispy. A nice contrast to the savory deli meats inside. The smeared jam...

Provided by Penny R

Categories     Sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 15

SANDWICH
6 slice cooked turkey
6 slice Swiss cheese
6 slice cooked ham
6 slice American cheese
18 slice white bread
BATTER
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/3 c water
1 large egg, beaten
oil for deep frying
powdered sugar
jelly, strawberry or raspberry

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together to blend well.
  • 2. Add water to the egg.
  • 3. Add to the flour mixture.
  • 4. Mix well.
  • 5. Assemble sandwiches in this order: bread, turkey, Swiss cheese, bread, ham, American cheese, bread.
  • 6. Cut in half diagonally.
  • 7. Dip each sandwich half into the batter.
  • 8. Deep-fry (oil must cover the sandwich) in oil pre-heated to 360 degrees until golden brown.
  • 9. Remove from oil to paper towels.
  • 10. Sprinkle with the powdered sugar.
  • 11. Serve with warm or room temperature jelly for dipping, if desired.

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