Superb Monte Cristo Sandwich
From chefelaine 15 years agoIngredients
- 4 each white bread slices shopping list
- (healthier choice --- whole wheat bread) shopping list
- as needed --- butter shopping list
- 2 oz Sliced turkey or chicken breast shopping list
- 2 oz Sliced ham shopping list
- 2 oz Sliced swiss cheese shopping list
- 2 eggs, beaten shopping list
- 4 tbsp milk shopping list
- salt & pepper to taste shopping list
How to make it
- Place the bread on a clean work surface.
- Spread the tops with butter.
- Place the turkey, ham, and cheese slices on one of the pieces of bread.
- Top with the remaining slice of bread, buttered side down.
- Secure the sandwich with 2 picks placed in opposite corners.
- Beat the egg and milk together.
- Dip the sandwich in the batter until it is completely coated and the liquid has partially soaked into the bread.
- Fry the sandwich in deep fat at 375°F until golden brown.
- Cut in half or quarters, and serve immediately.
- Serve with a side salad, and you've got yourself a hit!
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- Alternative method:
- Omit the picks and cook on a griddle until browned on both sides.
The Rating
Reviewed by 70 people-
Love it, Elaine! Keep 'em coming!
m11andrade in Kankakee loved it -
yep another great sandwich what are you doing to me hahaha..........five
tinkminitindel in THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY loved it -
Mmmmm.... I love monte cristos... Here's something to try- a local diner finishes them off with a dusting of powdered sugar and serves it up with plum sauce to dip. Actually quite good!
hollymayb in Baltimore loved it
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