Blue Bayou Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe

Name: Blue Bayou Monte Cristo Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons water; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 8 slices egg bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick (challah works well); 8 thin slices ham; 8 thin slices turkey; 8 thin slices swiss cheese; 3 cups canola oil; confectioners' sugar; blackberry preserves

Servings: persons

1 egg
1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons water
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
8 slices egg bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick (challah works well)
8 thin slices ham
8 thin slices turkey
8 thin slices swiss cheese
3 cups canola oil
confectioners' sugar
blackberry preserves

1
Line a cookie sheet with paper towels; set aside.
2
Whisk the egg and water together in a mixing bowl. Add flour, salt, and baking powder and whisk thoroughly for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth, scraping sides of bowl.
3
On one slice of bread, arrange 2 slices of ham, turkey, and cheese, covering the bread evenly. Place another slice of bread on top and slice each sandwich in half diagonally.
4
Heat oil to between 365 degrees F and 375 degrees F in a 10-inch pan. Do not let the oil reach a higher temperature than this; if the oil starts to smoke, turn the heat down. Dip half of the sandwich into the batter, allowing excess to drain, and very carefully place into the oil.
5
Repeat with the other sandwich half. Cook 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Place the cooked sandwich on the prepared cookie sheet in a warm oven until ready to serve. Repeat with the other three sandwiches.
6
Cook one at a time, and allow the oil to reach the desired temperature between each.
7
Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar and serve with blackberry preserves on the side.

3413

kcal

Calories

289

Fat

Carbs

158

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Blue Bayou Monte Cristo Sandwich falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Blue Bayou Monte Cristo Sandwich

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