Best Monte Cristo Sandwich

Ingredients

• 8 slices firm bread (we use pepperidge farm)
• 8 slices deli ham
• 8 slices deli turkey
• 4 slices American cheese (or you can use cheddar, my kids prefer american)
• 4 slices swiss cheese

Coating mixture

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2/3 cup flour
• 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons honey dijon mustard
• powdered sugar, garnish
• maple syrup or jam, for dipping
• oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Assemble four sandwiches using bread, meats, and cheeses. Set aside. In medium mixing bowl (I use a square casserole dish), combine egg, water, milk, salt, sugar, flour, baking powder & mustard. Beat well. Heat about 1" of oil in deep skillet (I use a large iron skillet). Dip your sandwiches into the coating mixture, I like to get them well soaked. They will be drippy -- try to drain off a bit, carefully slide into the hot oil. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. When nicely browned, gently flip over & brown other side. Remove to paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Let cool a few minutes before cutting so the cheese doesn't ooze out. Cut each sandwich into four fingers for easy dipping. Serve with syrup or jam.