Monte Cristo Sandwich - the Real One Recipe
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Monte Cristo Sandwich - the Real One

By: SEAWAKIM  
"This is the real Monte Cristo sandwich. It has a nice thick batter and is absolutely delicious. Enjoy hot sandwich with currant jelly or make a currant sauce with currant jelly, water and heavy cream."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 mini sandwiches
 

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

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.
  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 308 | Total Fat: 18.3g | Cholesterol: 54mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2005 by HAPPYSTEAK 
This is a fool proof recipe, but I agree with Vange's suggestions. This recipe can be very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2005 by Evangeline 
I'm not a big grease fan and to some that might be the best part of this sandwich. I cooked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2006 by ftloon 
Excellent sandwich for students to make with extra stuff lying around the house. Subed Old... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2006 by reiscakes 
I was very curious about this sandwich so decided to make it for dinner. My husband and I with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2007 by VALVEETA 
This IS the monte cristo from the Blue Bayou at Disneyland. I've eaten it many times.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2006 by kimmyg 
I decided to be daring and make the recipe exactly as written but grill on a Foreman Grill to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2005 by CHERYL714 
Perfect! I used jalapeno Monterey Jack instead of Swiss. One user commented it was hard to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2005 by MomSavedbyGrace 
I made this the other night when we were low on groceries.......what a pleasant... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2008 by Kangal Gal Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I made these for dinner last night and wow heart attack heaven! The batter needs to be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2007 by amytheresa75 
Making this recipe was my first experience with monte cristo sandwiches, and they were... MORE

 
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