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Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe
Fried, coated in powdered sugar, & served with a raspberry dip, this Monte Cristo sandwich recipe is famously delicious!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Calories: 418 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1⅓ cups water
- 6 slices turkey
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 6 slices ham
- 12 slices white bread
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for topping
Instructions
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix egg and water. Add egg mixture to flour mixture and blend thoroughly.
- Stack one slice each of turkey, cheese, and ham, in that order, onto bread and top each sandwich with a second slice of bread. Cut sandwiches in half and put a toothpick in each half to hold sandwiches together.
- In a large pot, heat about 3 inches of oil over medium-high heat to 360 degrees F.
- Working in batches, dip each sandwich half in batter and fry in hot oil until golden, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Drain on paper towels. Remove toothpicks and sprinkle sandwiches with powdered sugar just before serving.
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Notes
- Serving suggestions. Serve the sandwiches with your favorite store-bought jam for dipping, or make your own (see below).
- RASPBERRY JAM: Crush 6 cups raspberries in a large bowl with a potato masher. Add 5¼ cups sugar and mix well. Let stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, combine 1 (1.75-ounce) package Original Sure Jell Fruit Pectin and ¾ cup water in a small pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from the heat and stir into raspberries. Stir constantly until sugar is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Pour into clean glass jars or plastic containers, leaving ½ inch space at the top. Cover with lids and let stand at room temperature for 24 hours until set. Refrigerate for 2–3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year. Makes 7 cups.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1sandwich
Calories
418kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
732mg
(31%)
Potassium
430mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
190IU
(4%)
Calcium
358mg
(36%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 732mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 358mg | 36% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.