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Monte Cristo Sandwich

By: Kikkoman 
"Slices of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese are layered between soft slices of bread, then deep fried with a crispy crust of panko bread crumbs in this updated version of a classic hot sandwich."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 12 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 8 slices cooked deli ham
  • 8 slices deli turkey
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 3 eggs, beaten well
  • 3 cups Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs
  • Vegetable oil for deep-frying
  • Confectioners' sugar for dusting, if desired

Directions

  1. Assemble sandwiches starting with one slice of bread, then 1 slice of ham, a slice of cheese and then a slice of turkey; place one slice of bread and repeat with ham, cheese and turkey, top with a slice of bread. Cut into quarters and secure with toothpicks. Cover sandwiches with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Heat oil in deep fryer to 365 degrees.
  3. Dust each quarter sandwich with flour until all sides are coated; dip into beaten egg and toss into panko and cover completely.
  4. Carefully lower sandwich quarters one at a time into deep hot oil; fry until golden brown on all sides. Drain; remove toothpicks before serving.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 829 | Total Fat: 29.4g | Cholesterol: 234mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2012 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I skipped the extra layer of bread in the middle only because I'm low on bread until grocery...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2011 by Amy   view full review
I leave the crust on the bread. Also, I only use turkey if I happen to have it. I also put...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2011 by MomDault Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
very good, but very time consuming IMO
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2011 by webdiva   view full review
Wow, this is a real departure from the classic and way too heavy on the bread and breading, if...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2010 by S   view full review
Made this for my family and discovered it was a huge hit for all ages!! Thanks so much for an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2010 by misslarisha   view full review
my boyfriend and i made this sandwich! so good! and so filling! so crispy, the panko crumbs...

 

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