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.

INGRIDIENT

12 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed

8 slices Swiss cheese

8 slices cooked deli ham

8 slices deli turkey

¾ cup flour

3 eggs, beaten well

3 cups Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs

Vegetable oil for deep-frying

Confectioners' sugar for dusting, if desired

DIRECTION

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.