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Monte Cristo Sandwich - the Real One

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.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
16 mini sandwiches
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed

  • ⅔ cup water

  • 1 egg

  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 8 slices white bread

  • 4 slices Swiss cheese

  • 4 slices turkey

  • 4 slices ham

  • ⅛ 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.

    close up view of Monte Cristo Sandwiches on toothpicks with sauce in a bowl on a white platter
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

305 Calories
18g Fat
24g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 305
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 808mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 220mg 17%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 133mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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