Monte Cristo! Recipe

Name: Monte Cristo!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain flour; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp baking powder; 1 dash salt; 1 large egg; 4 slice your favorite thick, white bread; 4 slice ham; 4 slice turkey; 8 slice swiss cheese; 1 tbsp powdered sugar; 1 liter vegetable or groundnut oil

Servings: persons

1 cup plain flour
1 cup water
2 tbsp baking powder
1 dash salt
1 large egg
4 slice your favorite thick, white bread
4 slice ham
4 slice turkey
8 slice swiss cheese
1 tbsp powdered sugar
1 liter vegetable or groundnut oil

1
As oil heats in a pan, make batter by whisking together flour, egg, baking powder, salt and water until smooth.
2
Place in refrigerator
3
Lay out bread placing one slice of cheese on each slice
4
On two of the slices place two slice of ham, on the other two place two slice turkey
5
Top each meat with one slice of cheese then bring bread together to make two ham/turkey sandwiches.
6
Cut sandwiches into quarters and use a toothpick to hold sandwich quarters together.
7
Dip each quarter into the batter, ensuring you cover the full sandwich.
8
Fry in oil for approx 15 min or until golden brown
9
Once cooked, dust with powdered sugar and serve

2723

kcal

Calories

278

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain flour, 1 cup water, 2 tbsp baking powder, 1 dash salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

Monte Cristo!

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