Monte Cristo

Ingredients

Sandwich

6 ounces smoked cooked ham

4 (4-inch square) slices Swiss cheese

4 slices turkey breast

8 slices bread

Oil (for frying)

Confectioners' sugar

Raspberry jam

Wooden picks

Batter

1 1/2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups milk

Instructions

Sandwich: Layer 2 slices ham, 1 slice cheese and 1 slice turkey on each of 4 slices of bread.. Top with remaining bread slices. Press sandwich firmly together; cut into quarters. Secure with wooden picks. Heat oil to 375 degrees F in heavy 3-quart saucepan or deep fat fryer. Prepare Batter.

Batter: To prepare batter, combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Beat eggs and milk; stir into flour mixture until smooth. Dip each sandwich in batter to coat well. Fry 3 minutes or until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Remove wooden picks. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Serve with jam.

Makes 4 servings.