Crispy Monte Cristo (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sandwich
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3 slices Swiss cheese
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9 slices thick-cut roasted turkey
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3 slices mild cheddar cheese
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9 slices thick-cut honey ham
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9 slices honey wheat bread
→ Batter
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½ cup (62.5g) confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons baking powder
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2 large eggs, beaten
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2⅔ cups water
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Vegetable or canola oil for frying
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
→ Dipping Sauce
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Honey mustard (optional)
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Red raspberry preserves
# Instructions:
01 -
Take a slice of wheat bread, layer it with ham and cheddar, add a second slice of bread, then turkey with Swiss cheese, and cap it with another slice. Slice into triangles, wrap in plastic, and chill for a couple of hours.
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Stir your dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, and salt—in one bowl. In another, blend eggs and water, then slowly combine the two until silky.
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In a big pot, get 2 inches of oil hot—somewhere around 325°F to 350°F.
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Dip those sandwich pieces into the batter, make sure they’re coated well, and pop them into the oil. Let them sizzle for about 4 minutes till golden. Lay them on towels to drain.
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Give the sandwiches a quick dusting with powdered sugar and pair them with raspberry jam or honey mustard if you're feeling fancy.
# Notes:
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Pre-made pancake batter can work instead of making your own
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Cooling sandwiches before frying helps keep them intact