Best Monte Cristo Sandwich

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 8 slices firm bread (we use pepperidge farm)
• 8 slices deli ham
• 8 slices deli turkey
• 4 slices american cheese (or you can use cheddar, my kids prefer american)
• 4 slices swiss cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2/3 cup flour
• 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons honey dijon mustard
• powdered sugar, garnish
• maple syrup or jam, for dipping
• oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 assemble four sandwiches using bread, meats, and cheeses. set aside. in medium mixing bowl (i use a square casserole dish), combine egg, water, milk, salt, sugar, flour, baking powder & mustard. beat well. heat about 1" of oil in deep skillet (i use a large iron skillet). dip your sandwiches into the coating mixture, i like to get them well soaked. they will be drippy -- try to drain off a bit, carefully slide into the hot oil. repeat with remaining sandwiches. when nicely browned, gently flip over & brown other side. remove to paper towels. sprinkle with powdered sugar. let cool a few minutes before cutting so the cheese doesn't ooze out. cut each sandwich into four fingers for easy dipping. serve with syrup or jam.