Monte Cristo
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 3/4 cups + 2 tbs water
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 8 slices egg bread (challah works well), sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 4 slices ham
- 4 slices turkey
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 3 cups canola oil
- confectioners sugar
- fruit preserves blackberry
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with paper towels; set aside. Whisk the egg and water together in a mixing bowl. Add flour, salt, and baking powder and whisk thoroughly for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth, scraping sides of bowl. On one slice of bread, arrange 2 slices of ham, turkey, and cheese, covering the bread evenly. Place another slice of bread on top and slice each sandwich in half diagonally.
- Heat oil to between 365 degrees F and 375 degrees F in a 10-inch pan. Do not let the oil reach a higher temperature than this; if the oil starts to smoke, turn the heat down. Dip half of the sandwich into the batter, allowing excess to drain, and very carefully place into the oil. Repeat with the other sandwich half. Cook 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Place the cooked sandwich on the prepared cookie sheet in a warm oven until ready to serve. Repeat with the other three sandwiches.
- Cook one at a time, and allow the oil to reach the desired temperature between each. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar and serve with blackberry preserves on the side.
Notes
Monte Cristo Sandwiches 2
| Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 753 | Calories |
| 50g | Fat |
| 17g | Carbs |
| 58g | Protein |
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
Monte Cristo Sandwiches are made with ham, two kinds of cheese, and thinly sliced chicken. They are dipped in a batter similar to one used to make French Toast, dipped into a crushed cereal mixture, then grilled to crisp perfection.
These fabulous sandwiches are a real treat, and they're easy to make. Traditionally they are grilled in large amounts of butter, and you can make them that way. But try them on a George Foreman grill for all the crunch and less fat.
Serve these sandwiches with a fruit salad or a green salad for a nice lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 pound deli ham (thinly sliced)
- 4 thin slices Swiss cheese
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli turkey or chicken breast
- 4 thin slices Provolone cheese
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon safflower oil (or olive oil)
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal (finely crushed)
- For Serving:
- powdered sugar
- strawberry jam
Steps to Make It
Spread one side of each bread slice with the Dijon mustard. Make sandwiches with the two kinds of cheese and the ham and turkey slices.
In a shallow bowl, combine the egg, milk, and oil, and beat well until combined. Place the crushed cereal on a shallow plate.
Dip each sandwich briefly into the egg mixture, then dip the sandwiches into the cereal mixture to coat.
Grill the sandwiches in a dual contact grill or panini grill or waffle iron until they are crisp and brown and the cheese has melted, about 3 to 4 minutes total.
If you want to grill the sandwiches in a pan, add about 1/4 cup butter and let it melt in the pan. Grill the sandwiches, turning once, in the hot butter for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until they are crisp and golden.
Sprinkle the hot sandwiches with the powdered sugar and serve with the strawberry jam for dipping.
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