Recipe for cooking monte cristo

Quick Meals- Salads and Sandwiches :: Chicken and Turkey Sandwiches

Monte Cristo

6 oz. smoked cooked ham
4 (4-in. square) slices Swiss cheese
4 slices turkey breast
8 slices bread
Oil (for frying)
Powdered sugar
Raspberry jam
Wooden picks

Layer 2 slices ham, 1 slice cheese and 1 slice turkey on each of 4 slices of bread.. Top with remaining bread slices. Press sandwich firmly together; cut into qt.ers. Secure with wooden picks. Heat oil to 375 degrees F in heavy 3-qt. saucepan or deep fat fryer. Prepare Batter.

Batter
1 1/2 C. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 C. milk

To prepare batter, Mix together flour, baking powder and salt in med. bowl. Beat eggs and milk; stir into flour mixture until smooth. Dip each sandwich in batter to coat well. Fry 3 min. or until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Remove wooden picks. Sprinkle with sugar.

Serve with jam.

Makes approximately 4 servings.