Bennigans Monte Cristo Sandwich

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 9 slices whole wheat bread
• 3 slices cooked turkey
• 3 slices cooked ham
• 3 slices american cheese
• 3 slices swiss cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 -1 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Recipe

• 1 place turkey and swiss cheese on one slice of bread and ham and american cheese on another slice of bread.
• 2 place third slice.
• 3 in-between and secure the triple-decker sandwich in the corners with tooth picks.
• 4 place egg in mixing bowl, add water and beat together.
• 5 add salt, sugar, flour, and baking powder.
• 6 beat batter until smooth.
• 7 dip sandwich in batter and carefully cover all the sides and surface.
• 8 carefully place in hot oil and fry until golden.
• 9 when sandwich has turned a warm gold color remove from hot oil and place on paper towel.
• 10 let cool for a few minutes before removing the tooth picks.
• 11 before serving slice into fourths and sprinkle.
• 12 with powder sugar.
• 13 serve with raspberry jam.