Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe

5 from 24 votes

Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe

Fried, coated in powdered sugar, & served with a raspberry dip, this Monte Cristo sandwich recipe is famously delicious!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: French

Servings: sandwiches

Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1⅓ cups water
6 slices turkey
6 slices Swiss cheese
6 slices ham
12 slices white bread
vegetable oil, for frying
powdered sugar, for topping

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 one slice 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 degrees 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.

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