The Montecristo Recipe
Turkey, ham, Swiss and American cheese, honey wheat, fried in pancake batter topped with powdered sugar, with fig jam served with fries
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Ingredients
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Sandwich Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Sandwich
Layer the turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, and American cheese between two slices of honey wheat bread. Press down gently to compact.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, milk, egg, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Mix until smooth.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat oil over medium heat until hot.
- 4
Fry the Sandwich
Dip the assembled sandwich in the pancake batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Carefully place the sandwich in the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 5
Drain and Serve
Remove the sandwich from the oil and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fig jam and a side of fries.
