Ingredients
- 3 slices white bread
- Mayonnaise, as needed
- 2 slices Gouda
- 2 slices turkey
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Strawberry slices, for garnish
- Orange wedges, for garnish
- Serving suggestion: Blackberry jam
Directions
On a work surface, lay out 2 slices of bread and spread with mayonnaise. Top each slice with the 1 slice of Gouda and 1 slice of turkey each. Put the third slice of bread on top of one stack, and flip the remaining stack on top, cheese-side down, to make a triple-decker sandwich.
Using a knife, cut the crusts off the sandwich (this helps to pinch and seal the ends). Wrap the sandwich tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours. (Wrapping the sandwich in plastic wrap, compacts it, and prevents the egg batter from seeping in.)
Combine the eggs and milk in a bowl. Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Unwrap the sandwich and dip it in the egg batter, to coat evenly. Gently place it in the skillet, and fry, turning once, until golden brown and hot, about 5 minutes total.
Cut the Monte Cristo in 1/2, transfer it to a place, and garnish with the strawberry and orange. Spoon some jam over each 1/2 and serve immediately.
* Restaurant Recipe
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By skintherapy_121...
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on November 27, 2010
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This is a simple, easy, and yummy recipe. I used cream cheese instead of mayo and added ham. I thought the cream cheese would taste better with the jam. I made it for my family and they loved it!
By paladinojulie_1...
gloucester, MA
on July 19, 2010
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I have eaten this sandwich at Mama's! I used to wait in line for hours just have it on Sunday's...I talked about this sandwich for years & I am so happy to find it on here!!!
By sheeeeet
ROSEVILLE, CA
on December 13, 2009
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I made this and it was really good! My husband and son in particular raved about it and cant wait for me to make it again.
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