This recipe is from allrecipes.com:
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Ingredients* 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
* 2/3 cup water
* 1 egg
* 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 8 slices white bread
* 4 slices Swiss cheese
* 4 slices turkey
* 4 slices ham
* 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting
* Raspberry jelly for dipping
(The fact that these are on paper towels tells you something...)
Directions:1. Heat 5 inches of oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). While oil is heating, make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper; whisk into the egg mixture until smooth. Set aside in the refrigerator. (I don't go quite to this oily extreme. I use my electric frying pan with the bottom covered with oil.)
2. Assemble sandwiches by placing one slice of turkey on one slice of bread, a slice of ham on another, then sandwich them with the Swiss cheese in the middle. Cut sandwiches into quarters, and secure with toothpicks.
3. Dip each sandwich quarter in the batter so that all sides are coated. Deep fry in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides. Remove toothpicks and arrange on a serving tray. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.
4. Serve with raspberry jelly.
These are very decadent, so we don't have them very often. But, boy, are they delicious (and fun--finger lickin' good).
I'll see you with the other Foodies at Michael's.
Yum, looks great.
ReplyDeleteThose sound amazing, never had them before but will try asap!
ReplyDeleteMy Grandmother used to take me to Bullocks in Pasadena to shop and we would have their Monte Cristo sandwiches. Thanks for a luscious trip down memory lane. They are lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a delightfully delicious sandwich!
ReplyDeleteYum. My favorite sandwich...
ReplyDeleteThe picture of your yummy creation made my mouth water.
ReplyDeleteI haven't had one of these in years and your's looks delicious! Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteOh yum! Do you happen to have an extra plate?
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I am also hosting a giveaway for a French Basketeer tote.
Love these One of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteKim, I really love your blog! This post is just one of many terrific entries. I really like Monte Cristos but I've never seen the dipping sauce before. Is it unique to your area or have I been deprived all these years? Have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, this looks fabulous! Must give this recipe a try...so glad I found your blog this evening.
ReplyDeleteHave a beachy weekend.
Marie @ Sally Lee by the Sea
"Celebrating the Coastal Lifestyle"
This looks so GOOD! I've never had one... Looking at it just makes me salivate!!
ReplyDeleteKendra