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Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe

Fried, coated in powdered sugar, & served with a raspberry dip, this Monte Cristo sandwich recipe is famously delicious!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a medium bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mix egg and water. Add egg mixture to flour mixture and blend thoroughly.
  • Stack 2-3 slices each of turkey, cheese, and ham, in that order, onto bread and top each sandwich with a second slice of bread. Cut sandwiches in half and put a toothpick in each half to hold sandwiches together.
  • In a large pot, heat about 3 inches of oil over medium-high heat to 360°F.
  • Working in batches, dip each sandwich half in batter and fry in hot oil until golden, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Drain on paper towels. Remove toothpicks and sprinkle sandwiches with powdered sugar just before serving.

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Notes

Serving suggestions. Serve the sandwiches with your favorite store-bought jam for dipping, or make your own (see below).
RASPBERRY JAM:  Crush 6 cups raspberries in a large bowl with a potato masher. Add 5¼ cups sugar and mix well. Let stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, combine 1 (1.75-ounce) package Original Sure Jell Fruit Pectin and ¾ cup water in a small pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from the heat and stir into raspberries. Stir constantly until sugar is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Pour into clean glass jars or plastic containers, leaving ½ inch space at the top. Cover with lids and let stand at room temperature for 24 hours until set. Refrigerate for 2–3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year. Makes 7 cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Calcium: 358mg | Iron: 4mg