Bennigan's Monte Cristo Clone

By Steven_PA

To keep the sandwich from falling apart, wrap over night tightly in saran wrap put in refrigerator, then deep fry the next day.

Ingredients

• Sandwich:
• 8 to 12 cups vegetable shortening (use amount required by your fryer -- you may also use vegetable oil)
• 9 slices whole wheat sandwich bread
• 3 slices Swiss cheese (deli-style)
• 3 slices sliced turkey (deli-style)
• 3 slices American cheese (deli-style)
• 3 slices sliced ham (deli-style)
• Batter:
• 1 egg
• 1 - 1 1/4 C. water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 1/2 C. flour
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• On Top:
• Powdered sugar
• On the Side:
• raspberry preserves

Details

Servings 3
Adapted from grouprecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place turkey and Swiss cheese on one slice of bread and ham and American cheese on another slice of bread. Place third slice in-between and secure the triple decker sandwich in the corners with tooth picks.

Place egg in mixing bowl, add water and beat together. Add salt, sugar, flour, and baking powder. Beat batter until smooth.

Dip sandwich in batter and carefully cover all the sides and surface. Carefully place in hot oil and fry until golden. When sandwich has turned a warm gold color remove from hot oil and place on paper towel. Let cool for a few minutes before removing the tooth picks.

Before serving slice into fourths and sprinkle with powder sugar.

Serve with raspberry preserves, pickle garnish and your favorite side order of French fried potatoes.