Monticristo Recipe
Turkey, Ham, Swiss and American Cheese, Honey Wheat, fried in pancake batter topped with powdered sugar, with fig jam
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Sandwich
Layer the turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, and American cheese between two slices of honey wheat bread to form two sandwiches.
- 2
Make the Pancake Batter
In a bowl, mix 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, a pinch of salt, 1 cup of milk, and 1 egg until smooth.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
- 4
Dip and Fry
Dip each sandwich into the pancake batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Carefully place it in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 5
Drain and Serve
Remove the sandwiches from the oil and drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fig jam on the side.
