Best Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipes

This is my personal recipe for the monte cristo sandwich. It's a little different and not easy on the waist line but it's delicious nonetheless.

Ingredients

1 quart oil for frying
1 1/3 cup water
2 eggs
1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
8 slices sour dough 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 approximately 5 inches of oil in a deep-fryer to 400 degrees F. While oil is heating, make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs 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, then add a slice of Swiss cheese. Layer on a slice of ham and top it off with another slice of bread. 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.

This recipe will serve 8. It is delicious when served with strawberry preserves or blackberry jelly!

Picture courtesy of BobbyProm on Creative Commons.

A Monte Cristo is a fried ham and/or turkey sandwich. The sandwich can differ regionally. Traditionally it is dipped in its entirety in batter and deep fried. In some regions of the United States it is served grilled, and in some regions it is served as an open sandwich with just the bread battered. It can also be served as an open sandwich using french toast as a base, with the ham, turkey and cheese piled and then heated slightly under a broiler.

The sandwich is often served with fresh fruit or with clotted cream on the side. It is sometimes served with fruit preserves, powdered sugar, maple syrup, or sweet mustard sauce. In the North Country of New York State, Monte Cristo sandwiches are heartier rather than sweet and served with Thousand Island dressing. This variation is often referred to as "Cumberland Head style."

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