Monte Cristo Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sandwich
01 -
3 slices Swiss cheese
02 -
3 slices mild cheddar cheese
03 -
9 slices thick-cut honey ham
04 -
9 slices thick-cut roasted turkey
05 -
9 slices honey wheat bread
→ Batter
06 -
½ cup (62.5g) confectioners' sugar
07 -
2 large eggs, beaten
08 -
2⅔ cups water
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
10 -
2 tablespoons baking powder
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3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
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Vegetable or canola oil, for deep frying
→ Dipping Sauce
13 -
Honey mustard (optional)
14 -
Red raspberry preserves
# Instructions:
01 -
Stack bread, ham, and cheddar first. Add more bread, turkey, and Swiss last. Slice into triangles, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
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Blend the flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Mix the eggs and water in another dish, then slowly stir them into the dry mixture until smooth.
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Add about 2 inches of oil to a deep pot and bring the temperature to somewhere between 325°F and 350°F.
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Coat each sandwich triangle in batter. Fry until crisp and golden, about 4-5 minutes, then set on paper towels to drain.
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Sprinkle powdered sugar on top, then pair with preserves or honey mustard for dipping.
# Notes:
01 -
Premade pancake mix works too.
02 -
Chilling keeps the sandwich stable while frying.