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Monte Cristo Sandwich - the Real One
Monte Cristo Sandwich - the Real One
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
Indulgent Monte Cristo sandwich with thick, crispy batter. Serve hot with currant jelly or velvety currant sauce made with jelly, water, and cream.
Ingredients:
  • 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
  • 0.66666668653488 cup water
  • 0.66666668653488 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 teaspoons baking powder
  • 8 slices white bread
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 slices turkey
  • 4 slices ham
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting
Instructions:
  • Heat a generous amount of oil in a deep-fryer until it reaches 365 degrees F (180 degrees C. While the oil is heating, prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, mix the egg and water. Add in the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper, and whisk until smooth. Refrigerate the batter until needed.
  • Layer a slice of turkey on a slice of bread, followed by a slice of ham on another slice of bread, and top with Swiss cheese. Slice sandwiches into quarters and secure with toothpicks.
  • Coat each sandwich quarter in the batter ensuring all sides are covered. Fry in hot oil until golden brown all over. Remove toothpicks, place on a serving tray, and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar right before serving.

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