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Best Monte Cristo Sandwich in The World

 

This is the best Monte Cristo sandwich in the world... and I don't just mean Disneyworld. It seems complicated but believe me..it is well worth the effort. Make each item in the order given. The Currant Jelly Sauce and the Fruit Compote go alongside.
53

Yield

4

servings

Prep

20

min

Cook

10

min

Ready

30

min

Trans-fat Free
 

Ingredients

Currant jelly sauce
cup currant jelly
*
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon light cream (half&half)
Batter
cup water
1 small eggs
½ teaspoon salt
teaspoon white pepper
*
teaspoon food coloring
yellow
*
cup all-purpose flour
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
Sandwiches
8 slices white bread
4 slices turkey roll
*
4 slices swiss cheese
4 slices ham
*
Final preparation
vegetable oil
for frying
*
each powdered sugar
*

Directions

Batter:

Place water, egg, salt, pepper and food coloring in a bowl and using an electric mixer, mix well at low speed.

Add flour and baking powder and mix until batter is smooth.

Chill.

Sandwiches:

Make 4 sandwiches, putting cheese between ham and turkey.

Cut into fourths and put a toothpick through each quarter.

Heat about 6 inches (yes, 6 inches) of oil to 340 degrees, preferably in a deep fryer.

Dip sandwiches in batter to cover all surfaces.

Deep fry sandwiches until golden brown, turning as needed.

Remove from oil, take out toothpicks, sprinkle with sugar.

Serve with compote and jelly.

Currant Jelly:

Combine jelly, water and half and half in blender.

Whirl until smooth.

Makes about ¾ cup.

Fruit Compote:

Combine your favorite fresh and canned fruits and chill well.

Plan ½ cup per person.

 

* not incl. in nutrient facts

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 157g (5.5 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 37932% of calories from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 21%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 1072mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Sugars g
Protein 39g
Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 36% Iron 19%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?

 

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