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Monte Cristo Sandwich
This Monte Cristo Sandwich recipe is a copycat of the famous Disneyland version, made with turkey, ham and cheese. The sandwiches are battered then cooked to golden brown perfection. Serve with a side of raspberry jam for a unique meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 731 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 slices Texas toast white bread
- 1/2 pound sliced turkey
- 1/2 pound sliced ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup water
- oil for frying
- powdered sugar and raspberry jam for serving
Instructions
- Lay 4 slices of the bread on a flat surface.
- Layer the ham, then cheese, then turkey onto each piece of bread. Top with the remaining slices of bread.
- Place toothpicks into all four corners of each sandwich to secure the sandwiches closed.
- Add the flour, egg, baking powder, sugar and water to a medium bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 350 degrees F.
- Dredge one sandwich in the batter, making sure all surfaces are covered.
- Place in the oil and cook for 2-3 minutes on each surface, turning carefully with the tongs to make sure all sides are browned.
- Repeat the batter and cooking process with the remaining sandwiches.
- Remove the toothpicks from the sandwiches. Cut each sandwich into quarters.
- Sprinkle the sandwiches with powdered sugar and serve with raspberry jam.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
731kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
155mg
(52%)
Sodium
748mg
(31%)
Potassium
838mg
(24%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
525IU
(11%)
Calcium
593mg
(59%)
Iron
14.7mg
(82%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 731
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 731kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 748mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 838mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 593mg | 59% |
| Iron | 14.7mg | 82% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.