Kicked up Monte Cristos!
- Reviews 7
Ready In: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces gouda cheese (shredded or sliced)
- 8 slices bread (thick sliced, white or wheat)
- 4 slices deli turkey
- 4 slices deli ham
- 2 eggs
- 1⁄2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon flour
- oil (for frying)
- 1⁄2 cup raspberry preserves (seedless)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
- powdered sugar
Directions
- Place 4 pieces of bread on work surface.
- Evenly divide gouda, ham and turkey between the bread slices.
- Top with remaining 4 slices of bread, making 4 sandwiches.
- You can cut the sandwiches in half, or leave them whole. Secure with toothpicks, if necessary.
- In a shallow dish combine eggs, milk and flour. Beat well.
- Heat oil to 375º in large skillet to about 1/2 inch depth.
- Carefully dip each sandwich into egg batter, coating both sides.
- Fry sandwiches, a few at a time, about 1 minute each side, until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Meanwhile, gently heat raspberry preserves with cayenne in microwave, or small pan.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with warmed preserves for dipping.
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