Fried Monte Cristo Sandwich

Slices of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese are layered between soft slices of bread, then deep fried with a crispy crust of panko bread crumbs in this updated version of a classic hot sandwich.

• Calories: 920 Calories

Ingredients

• 8 slices Swiss cheese
• Vegetable oil for deep-frying
• 12 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed
• 8 slices cooked deli ham
• 8 slices deli turkey
• ¾ cup flour
• 3 eggs, beaten well
• 3 cups Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs
• Confectioners' sugar for dusting, if desired

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Assemble sandwiches starting with one slice of bread, then 1 slice of ham, a slice of cheese and then a slice of turkey; place one slice of bread and repeat with ham, cheese and turkey, top with a slice of bread. Cut into quarters and secure with toothpicks. Cover sandwiches with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Step 2

Heat oil in deep fryer to 365 degrees.

Step 3

Dust each quarter sandwich with flour until all sides are coated; dip into beaten egg and toss into panko and cover completely.

Step 4

Carefully lower sandwich quarters one at a time into deep hot oil; fry until golden brown on all sides. Drain; remove toothpicks before serving.