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Monte Cristo

One of my favorite restaurants of all time was Bennigan's.  My family and I went here often when I was younger.  I would order the same thing every time....The Monte Cristo!  Nobody could make a Monte Cristo like Bennigan's...until now!  When Bennigan's closed down several years ago in my area, I was crushed.  I thought my days of eating my deep fried favorite were over until I learned to make it myself.  Give this recipe a try!  It tastes just like Bennigan's!!!
Bennigan's Style Monte Cristo
Ingredients:
9 slices of honey wheat bread (you can use white if that's all you have)
6 slices of fully cooked turkey (3 if you're using thick cut)
6 slices of fully cooked ham (3 if you're using thick cut)
3 slices of American cheese
3 slices of Swiss cheese
(for the batter)
1 egg
1 1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 Tsp. baking powder
2 cups (approx.) vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions:
1. Place ham and American cheese on one slice of bread and top with another slice of bread (basically, make a sandwich).
2. On top of that second piece of bread, place turkey and Swiss, then place another slice of bread on top (you should end up with a double decker sandwich).
3. Secure sandwich by putting a toothpick in each corner of the sandwich.
4. Place egg and water in a bowl and beat until well combined.
5. Add in salt, sugar, flour, and baking powder.  Beat until smooth.
6.  Place sandwich in the batter and cover all sides.
8.  Pour oil in a pan and heat to medium heat.
7. Place sandwich in hot oil until golden brown on both sides (you may have to flip it).
8. Once golden, place on a paper towel lined plate and cool for a few minutes.  Remove toothpicks.
9. Cut sandwich into fourths and lightly sprinkle with powdered sugar.
10. Serve with raspberry preserves (or preserves of your choice) and a side of french fries.
11. Enjoy! =)
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© 2017 by Tiffany Myers 

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