The Classic Monte Cristo Sandwich
This Monte Cristo sandwich is a classic French toast style sandwich. Now you no longer have to wait for a trip to a local restaurant to satisfy your craving. You can create your own! The sandwich filling is a combination of sliced ham, turkey or chicken and cheese, as well as mustard or mayonnaise.
Ingredients
- 1 egg beaten
- 6 Turkey slices
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 6 Ham slices
- vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 12 white bread slices
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 6 Swiss cheese slices
- powdered sugar
Instructions
First, to make the dough, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the water and the egg. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix well.
Then, make sandwiches, placing 1 slice of cheese between 1 slice of turkey and 1 slice of ham. Cut the sandwiches in half and put a toothpick to hold the sandwich together.
Dip in the dough and fry in the oil 360 degrees until golden.
Drain on paper towels. Remove the toothpick and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Happy Cooking Time.
