Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe

Name: Monte Cristo Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: vegetable shortening (8-½ cups for fryer); 3 slices whole wheat bread; 1 slice swiss cheese; 3 ounces sliced cooked turkey; 1 slice American cheese; 3 ounces sliced ham; 3 tablespoons egg whites; 1 cup ice water; ¼ teaspoon sugar; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 cup white whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; powdered sugar (for dusting)

Servings: persons

vegetable shortening (8-½ cups for fryer)
3 slices whole wheat bread
1 slice swiss cheese
3 ounces sliced cooked turkey
1 slice American cheese
3 ounces sliced ham
3 tablespoons egg whites
1 cup ice water
¼ teaspoon sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup white whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
powdered sugar (for dusting)

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["Heat shortening in deep fryer to 375F (If you cdon't have a deepfryer, use a large skillet at least 5"" deep.", "Layer ingredients, bottom to top, as follows: bread, Swiss, turkey, bread, American, ham, & bread.", "Meat should not overhang bread.", "Flatten slightly.", "In bowl, beat egg whites.", "Stir in ice water.", "Sift flour and baking soda into egg mixture.", "Stir until barely mixed & lumpy.", "Slice sandwich in half diagonally.", "Dip one of the halves in batter.", "Coat well and let excess batter drain off.", "Drop into oil and fry 6-8 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.", "Repeat for other half.", "Drain on paper towels & allow to cool.", "Cut each half in half & dust with powdered sugar."]

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: vegetable shortening (8-½ cups for fryer), 3 slices whole wheat bread, 1 slice swiss cheese, 3 ounces sliced cooked turkey, and more.

Yes, 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.

Monte Cristo Sandwich

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