Monte Cristo

Needing an easy weeknight dinner, tonight I threw together Monte Cristo Sandwiches. Basically, I combined dinner and dessert into one convenient meal.

It was fast.

So easy.

And very, very satisfying.

Monte Cristo

Ingredients:    

                 6 slices of bread

                 6 slices of provolone

                 6 slices of swiss cheese

                 6 slices of turkey

                 6 slices of ham

                 1 cup of flour 

                 1 egg

                 1 Tbsp baking powder

                 1 Tbsp sugar

                 1/4 tsp salt

                 1 cup of water

                 powdered sugar for topping

                 raspberry jam for dipping

Instructions:

In a deep skillet (or deep fryer), heat 1 to 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350 degrees. To assemble sandwich, layer one slice of bread, ham, provolone cheese, turkey, and swiss cheese, and then another slice of bread. Secure all four corners of the sandwich with toothpicks.

For the batter, in a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Blend in the water and egg and mix well. Dip sandwich in the batter, coating all edges and sides. Carefully fry sandwich until golden brown on each side. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel covered plate to soak up the extra oil.  Sprinkle with powdered sugar, remove toothpicks, and serve with your favorite raspberry jam.

Enjoy!

Love,

Rachel