Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

Salad oil for deep frying
1/4 cup applesauce
8 slices thick-sliced white bread
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices cooked turkey
2 teaspoons prepared
2 eggs mustard
2 tablespoons milk
4 slices cooked ham
1 cup fresh bread crumbs

Preparation

Step 1

in heavy saucepan or electric skillet heat 1 qt oil to 325". Trim crusts from bread. On each of 4 bread slices layer ingredients as follows: 1/2 t mustard, one slice ham, 1 teaspoon applesauce, 1 slice cheese, 1 teaspoon
applesauce, 1 slice turkey, 1 teaspoon applesauce. Top with remaining bread slices. Trim cold cuts evenly with edge on bread; cut in half.
In pie plate beat eggs and milk with fork. Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, turning to coat all sides, then repeat with bread crumbs. Deep fry in preheated oil, turning until all sides are browned. Drain on paper towels.
Serve immediately.