bennigan's monte cristo sandwich

Name: Bennigan's Monte Cristo Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: ## SANDWICH; 9 slice(s) whole wheat bread; 3 slice(s) honey cured turkey breast (luncheon meat); 3 slice(s) honey cured ham (luncheon meat); 3 slice(s) american cheese (white or yellow - does not matter); 3 slice(s) swiss cheese; ## BATTER; 1 - egg; 1 to 1&1/4 cup(s) water; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) sugar; 1 & 1/2 cup(s) flour (all-purpose is fine); 1 tablespoon(s) baking powder; - vegetable oil (for deep frying); - powdered sugar (for dusting on top); - toothpicks (4 per sandwich); ## DIPPING SAUCE; - raspberry preserves

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Holly Watson

Tampa, FL

Updated on May 25, 2011

My local Bennigans closed down over a year ago. I used to treat myself to my favorite sandwich of all time - The Monte Cristo. No one made it like they did! Had a craving for one and decided to do some research online and found the recipe! I used honey cured meats instead of just the regular meats and it came out AMAZING!! EXACTLY like the sandwich I would order! So simple and easy to make! Get the restaurant taste without the hefty bill! Try it out tonight and let me know what you think! Bon Appetite! :)

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method ---

yield 3 serving(s)

Ingredients

SANDWICH
9 slices whole wheat bread
3 slices honey cured turkey breast (luncheon meat)
3 slices honey cured ham (luncheon meat)
3 slices american cheese (white or yellow - does not matter)
3 slices swiss cheese
BATTER
1 - egg
1 to 1&1/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 & 1/2 cups flour (all-purpose is fine)
1 tablespoon baking powder
- vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- powdered sugar (for dusting on top)
- toothpicks (4 per sandwich)
DIPPING SAUCE
- raspberry preserves

How To Make bennigan's monte cristo sandwich

Step 1

Separate the 9 pieces of bread on a cutting board.

Step 2

Put 3 slices of bread aside.
Step 3

Using the remaining 6 slices: On 3 pieces place one slice Turkey and one slice Swiss cheese. On the other 3 slices of bread; place one slice Ham and one slice American cheese.
Step 4

Using the 3 slices of bread you set aside earlier; layer the sandwich. (Should be Turkey/Swiss, bread, then Ham/American layer) Will be a triple decker sandwich. Will make 3 sandwiches.
Step 5

Place a tooth pick in each corner of the sandwiches so the sandwiches will hold together. (4 per sandwich - Total of 12 toothpicks).
Step 6

Crack egg in a medium/large mixing bowl. Add water and beat together until fully mixed.
Step 7

Add salt,sugar, baking powder, and flour and stir until batter is smooth.
Step 8

Dip sandwich in batter. Carefully cover all sides and surfaces. (Make sure every surface of the sandwich is covered in batter or it wont fry right)
Step 9

Carefully place in hot oil.
Step 10

Fry until golden brown (usually 3-5 minutes per side).
Step 11

Once it is golden brown remove from hot oil and place on a paper towel to drain off excess oil.
Step 12

Let cool for a few minutes.
Step 13

Remove the toothpicks.
Step 14

Slice in half, or into fourths.
Step 15

Put on a plate and dust with powdered sugar.
Step 16

Serve with a side of Raspberry preserves for dipping!
Step 17

Enjoy!!! :)
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