Bennigan's Monte Cristo recipe

Posted by CookinMom at recipegoldmine.com - May 3, 2001

Makes 6 servings.

6 slices cooked turkey
6 slices Swiss cheese
6 slices cooked ham
6 slices American cheese
18 slices wheat bread

Batter:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups water
1 large egg, beaten
Oil, for deep frying
Powdered sugar
Red raspberry jelly

Assembly of sandwiches: bread, turkey, Swiss cheese, bread, ham, American cheese, bread; cut in half diagonally. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together to blend well. Add water to the egg and add to the flour mixture mixing well.

Dip each sandwich half into the batter and deep-fry (oil must cover the sandwich) in oil pre-heated to 360 degrees F and fry until golden brown.

Remove from oil to paper towels. Sprinkle with the powdered sugar.

Serve with warm/room temperature jelly, if desired.