Monte Cristo Sandwich - the Real One Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Egg Recipes. (Monte Cristo Sandwich - the Real One Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 16 mini sandwiches

Monte Cristo Sandwich - the Real One Recipe

Ingredients

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

Ham Breakfast Braid

Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Monte Cristo Sandwich - the Real One Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 305.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.2g 25%

Carbohydrates: 23.7g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 2.3g

Fat: 17.9g 28%

Saturated Fat: 4.8g 24%

Cholesterol: 50mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 148.2IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.1mg 31%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 0.6mg 1%

Folate: 51.6mcg 13%

Calcium: 220.3mg 22%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 22.6mg 8%

Potassium: 133.3mg 4%

Sodium: 808.2mg 32%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 161.4

*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.