Ingredients
1 large egg
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/3 cups water
1/4 tsp. salt
12 bread slices
6 ham slices, extra lean -- thin
6 Swiss cheese slices -- thin
6 turkey slices -- cooked
Batter
powdered sugar
vegetable oil
How To Make Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Easy Recipe Directions:
Place slice each of turkey, cheese, then ham on 6 slices of bread. Use a good bread that is not too thin. Top with remaining bread slices. Cut sandwiches into quarters; hold sandwiches together with wooden toothpicks.
Dip quarters into batter. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Remove toothpicks; sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.
Batter
Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add water to egg and slightly beat. Add egg to flour mixture and beat until smooth.
Serve with fresh fruit such as melon balls, grapes and pineapple chunks for an authentic Monte Cristo sandwich.
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