Deep Fried Triple Decker Monte Cristo Sandwich

In the Ducks undying mantra to duck-it-up, we took the traditional Monte Cristo sandwich and added duck-style.   You can call our version the Decadent Monster Deep Fried Triple Decker Monte Cristo Sandwich.  We add a third slice of bread, more cheese and a batter that is out of this world.  Get you Duck in A pot, try it out for yourself and send us your comments.  May The Duck Be With You!

Tip: Get the highest quality meat and cheese you can get for these Monte Cristo’s. It will make a difference.
Tip: Make sure the cheese and meat is at room temperature before frying to get the meltiest Monte Cristo. You might put the cheese in the microwave for a couple seconds to make sure it starts to melt right away.
Tip.  The ducks use Henry & Henry Red Raspberry Pastry and Cake Filling. Click here to find it on Amazon
Tip: Attempt to keep the meat and cheese inside the borders of your bread.
Tip: Cut the crust off your bread, this helps the batter stick to the sides.

Ingredients
12 cups vegetable or canola oil (or enough for you deep fryer)
24 slices white sandwich bread
1½ pounds sliced ham
1½ pounds sliced turkey
16 slices cheddar cheese
16 slices Swiss cheese.
8 egg yolks
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons baking powder
4 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons salt
light mayonnaise for spreading
Powdered sugar for dusting
Raspberry preserves for the side

Prepare the Sandwiches

1. Heat vegetable or canola oil in a deep fryer to 375°.
2. Cut the crust off every slice of white bread
3. Layer: (keep the meat and cheese inside the borders of your bread)
   • 1 slice of bread with light mayo
   • 2 slices of cheddar
   • 2 slices of ham
   • 1 slice of bread
   • 2 slices of turkey
   • 2 slices of swiss cheese
   • 1 slice of bread with light mayo
4. Press down on the sandwich to flatten it a bit.
5. Slice the sandwich in half diagonally
6. Place toothpicks into each corner at an angle to hold the layers together.

Prepare the Batter

6. Mix the batter ingredients: (mix the wet and dry ingredients separately, then combine)
   • 8 egg yolks only (no whites)
   • 4 cups whole milk
   • 4 cups all-purpose flour
   • 4 tablespoons baking powder
   • 2 teaspoons salt

Make the Monte Cristo

7. Using tongs, dip a sandwich half into the batter and coat all the sides well, but let the excess batter drip off.
8. Drop the battered sandwich into the oil. Don’t overcrowd.
9. Fry the sandwich for 2-3 minutes on each side to a golden brown.
10. Remove the sandwich halves to a cooling rack over paper towels to drain.
11. Cool for 5 minutes
12. Dust the sandwich with powdered sugar and serve it with a small bowl of raspberry preserves.
13. Eat em’ right away.

Triple Decker Monte Cristo Sandwich

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