Best Monte Cristo Sandwich |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is my one of my son's most requested recipes, though all my kids love it! We serve it with warmed, real maple syrup for dipping. We tried 4 or 5 recipes before combining a few to come up with this one, now nothing else will do! Ingredients:
8 slices firm bread (we use pepperidge farm) |
8 slices deli ham |
8 slices deli turkey |
4 slices american cheese (or you can use cheddar, my kids prefer american) |
4 slices swiss cheese |
1 egg, beaten |
1/2 cup water |
1/2 cup milk |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 tablespoon sugar |
2/3 cup flour |
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder |
2 teaspoons honey dijon mustard |
powdered sugar, garnish |
maple syrup or jam, for dipping |
oil (for frying) |
Directions:
1. Assemble four sandwiches using bread, meats, and cheeses. Set aside. In medium mixing bowl (I use a square casserole dish), combine egg, water, milk, salt, sugar, flour, baking powder & mustard. Beat well. Heat about 1 of oil in deep skillet (I use a large iron skillet). Dip your sandwiches into the coating mixture, I like to get them well soaked. They will be drippy - try to drain off a bit, carefully slide into the hot oil. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. When nicely browned, gently flip over & brown other side. Remove to paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Let cool a few minutes before cutting so the cheese doesn't ooze out. Cut each sandwich into four fingers for easy dipping. Serve with syrup or jam.
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