Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 15 mins | Servings: 4
I love Monte Cristo Sandwiches. It is the famous sandwich of Cajun restaurant in Disneyland with layers of Swiss cheese and meat slices sandwiched in Texas-style white bread and coated in a sweet batter, then fried to golden perfection! I have been enjoying this recipe for years. It is the best Monte Cristo Sandwiches copycat that I’ve ever tried. A fool-proof recipe that gets you close to the original! Dust with powdered sugar and dip the sandwich in a sweet jam before serving.
INGREDIENTS :
Sweet Batter:
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3/4 c. milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 c. flour
Monte Cristo Sandwich:
- 8 slices turkey
- powdered sugar raspberry jam for dipping
- 8 slices ham
- 8 slices of Swiss cheese
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
- 8 slices Texas style white bread or any square formed white bread
DIRECTIONS :
Step 1: In a bowl, sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 2: Whisk the milk and egg in another bowl.
Step 3: To the dry ingredients, add the egg mixture, mixing until blended and the lumps are gone.
Step 4: To make the sandwich, layer a slice of Swiss cheese, 4 slices of meat, and Swiss cheese, then top with another slice of bread. To ensure beautiful melty goodness, put the cheese on either side of the meat. On each corner of the sandwich, place a toothpick.
Step 5: In the batter dip the whole sandwich, coating the surface completely. In 340 degrees F oil, fry the sandwich until golden. You can go up to about 360 degrees F if using a normal bread.
Step 6: On paper towels, transfer the bread to the drain. Take the toothpicks off, then sprinkle the sandwich with powdered sugar (optional). Slice and enjoy!
Note:
For extra goodness, dip the sandwich in a sweet jam.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 707 kcal, Carbohydrates: 60g, Protein: 44g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Cholesterol: 153mg, Sodium: 1235mg, Potassium: 690mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 615IU, Calcium: 751mg, Iron: 4.5mg
MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES
Ingredients
- Sweet Batter:
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3/4 c. milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 c. flour
- Monte Cristo Sandwich:
- 8 slices turkey
- powdered sugar raspberry jam for dipping
- 8 slices ham
- 8 slices of Swiss cheese
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
- 8 slices Texas style white bread or any square formed white bread
Instructions
Step 1: In a bowl, sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 2: Whisk the milk and egg in another bowl.
Step 3: To the dry ingredients, add the egg mixture, mixing until blended and the lumps are gone.
Step 4: To make the sandwich, layer a slice of Swiss cheese, 4 slices of meat, and Swiss cheese, then top with another slice of bread. To ensure beautiful melty goodness, put the cheese on either side of the meat. On each corner of the sandwich, place a toothpick.
Step 5: In the batter dip the whole sandwich, coating the surface completely. In 340 degrees F oil, fry the sandwich until golden. You can go up to about 360 degrees F if using a normal bread.
Step 6: On paper towels, transfer the bread to the drain. Take the toothpicks off, then sprinkle the sandwich with powdered sugar (optional). Slice and enjoy!
