Ingredients for Kicked Up Monte Cristos
- Gouda Cheese
- 8 slices of thick-sliced bread (Challah, brioche, or your favorite)
- Deli Turkey
- Deli Ham
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/4 cup raspberry preserves
- Cayenne Pepper
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
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How to Make Kicked Up Monte Cristos
- Place 4 slices of your favorite bread (Challah, brioche, or your preferred thick-sliced bread) on your work surface.
- Evenly divide 4 ounces of Gouda cheese, 4 ounces of sliced ham, and 4 ounces of sliced turkey between the bread slices.
- Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread, creating 4 sandwiches.
- Cut the sandwiches in half (optional) or leave them whole.
- Secure sandwiches with toothpicks, if necessary, to prevent them from falling apart during cooking.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup milk, and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour until smooth.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully dip each sandwich into the egg batter, ensuring both sides are fully coated.
- Fry the sandwiches in batches, for approximately 1-2 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and place them on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, gently heat 1/4 cup raspberry preserves with 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine. (Microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until warmed).
- Dust the fried Monte Cristos generously with powdered sugar.
- Serve immediately with the warm raspberry cayenne dipping sauce.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
65 g
Sugar
96g
Fat
63g
Carbs
20g
