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Monte Cristo

Posted on 11/7/14 at 4:26 am
Posted by Jambo
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2009
2236 posts
Posted on 11/7/14 at 4:26 am
Fried, ham, turkey, cheese, raspberry, powdered sugar.... am I the only one that misses this 15k calorie heart attack on a plate? RIP bennigans (for this dish only)
Posted by bdevill
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Mar 2008
11809 posts
Posted on 11/7/14 at 6:43 am to
Bennigans Monte Cristo Sandwich
• 9 slices whole wheat bread
• 3 slices cooked turkey
• 3 slices cooked ham
• 3 slices American cheese
• 3 slices swiss cheese
Batter
• 1 egg
• 1-1 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• vegetable oil (for deep frying)
Directions
Place turkey and Swiss cheese on one slice of bread and ham and American cheese on another slice of bread.
Place third slice n-between and secure the triple-decker sandwich in the corners with tooth picks.
Place egg in mixing bowl, add water and beat together.
Add salt, sugar, flour, and baking powder.
Beat batter until smooth.
Dip sandwich in batter and carefully cover all the sides and surface.
Carefully place in hot oil and fry until golden.
When sandwich has turned a warm gold color remove from hot oil and place on paper towel.
Let cool for a few minutes before removing the tooth picks.
Before serving slice into fourths and sprinkle with powder sugar.
Serve with Raspberry jam.
Posted by silstang23
Bossier City, LA
Member since Oct 2007
4957 posts
Posted on 11/7/14 at 7:22 am to
Loved the Monte Cristo. Always asked for honey mustard to dip it in instead of the raspberry preserves.
Posted by The_Joker
Winter Park, Fl
Member since Jan 2013
16321 posts
Posted on 11/7/14 at 5:38 pm to
quote:

RIP bennigans


wtf happened to Bennigan's? Are you telling me next time I go to Texas there will be no Bennigan's?
Posted by RockyMtnTigerWDE
War Damn Eagle Dad!
Member since Oct 2010
105449 posts
Posted on 11/7/14 at 5:48 pm to
Luckily there is a specialty sandwich place downtown Roswell that makes one which is one of the best I have had and get when I drive through there.

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