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
Ingredients
| Currant jelly sauce | |||
| ⅔ | cup |
currant jelly
|
* |
| 1 | tablespoon |
water
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
light cream (half&half)
|
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| Batter | |||
| ⅔ | cup |
water
|
|
| 1 | small |
eggs
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
white pepper
|
* |
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
food coloring
yellow |
* |
| ⅔ | cup |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1 ¾ | teaspoons |
baking powder
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| 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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 157g (5.5 oz)
