Miniature Monte Cristo Sandwiches

A nice little hot appetizer for that not-so-formal party!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Yields: 2 dozen

Ingredients

• 6  slices  bread (soft and crust removed)
•  mustard
• 6  slices ham (thin)
• 6  slices turkey (thin)
• 6  slices swiss cheese (thin)
• 1  cup Bisquick baking mix
• 2  eggs
• 1 (5 1/2ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
•  Butter Flavor Crisco, for fying

Directions

1. Flatten bread with rolling pin on a plastic wrap lined area.
2. Spread mustard (thin or thick is your choice) on each slice of bread.
3. Layer ham, turkey and Swiss on each slice.
4. Start from outer edge and start to roll tightly towards you using plastic wrap to help if needed (roll into a log shape).
5. Secure by toothpick or plastic wrap.
6. Chill for 30 minutes.
7. In bowl mix eggs, Bisquick mix; blend in milk, spices and set aside.
8. Heat shortening in a frying pan--enough to deep fry (couple inches of melted oil).
9. Unwrap any plastic wrap and secure rolls with 4 toothpicks evenly spaced.
10. Slice into 4 sections with a serrated knife.
11. Dip into batter (allow for some absorption) and deep fry a few at a time for 1-2 minutes.
12. Removal of the toothpick is optional.