Mama's Presto Monte Cristo Recipe

Name: Mama's Presto Monte Cristo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 slices whole wheat bread; 3 slices deli turkey; 3 slices deli ham; 3 slices monterey jack cheese; 3 slices muenster cheese; 1 tablespoon hot pepper jelly, more if preferred; ¼ cup powdered sugar (optional); 1 egg; 1 cup water; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder

Servings: persons

9 slices whole wheat bread
3 slices deli turkey
3 slices deli ham
3 slices monterey jack cheese
3 slices muenster cheese
1 tablespoon hot pepper jelly, more if preferred
¼ cup powdered sugar (optional)
1 egg
1 cup water
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder

1
Assemble triple decker sandwiches by laying slices of bread in three rows of three.
2
Spread jelly on three slices.
3
Place 1 slice meat and 1 slice cheese on 1 slice bread and top with jelly bread, jelly side facing meat.
4
Spread more pepper jelly on top, add another slice of meat and cheese and top with another piece of bread.
5
If desired, insert toothpicks in the corners to make your triple decker sammy easier to handle.
6
Mix flour salt and baking powder together in a bowl wide enough to place the sandwich in without bending.
7
Measure water in a glass measuring cup and add the egg.
8
Beat well and pour into bowl of flour mix stirring well to combine.
9
Dip each sandwich on both sides in the batter mixture and immediately place on a well oiled or sprayed cookie sheet.
10
Bake at 350 til golden brown- no flipping required.
11
About 10 minutes or so.
12
Cool slightly, remove toothpicks, cut into fourths and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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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: 9 slices whole wheat bread, 3 slices deli turkey, 3 slices deli ham, 3 slices monterey jack cheese, and more.

Yes, Mama's Presto Monte Cristo 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.

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