Bennigans Monte Cristo Recipe

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Bennigans Monte Cristo
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Ingredients:

  • 9 slices wheat bread
  • 3 slices cooked turkey
  • 3 slices cooked ham
  • 3 slices american cheese
  • 3 slices swiss cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 - 1 1/4 cup. water
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup. flour
  • 1 tbsp. baking powder
  • vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Directions:

  1. Place turkey and Swiss cheese on one slice of bread and ham and American cheese on another slice of bread. Place third slice in-between and secure the triple decker sandwich in the corners with tooth picks.
  2. Place egg in mixing bowl, add water and beat together. Add salt, sugar, flour, and baking powder. Beat batter until smooth.
  3. Dip sandwich in batter and carefully cover all the sides and surface. Carefully place in hot oil and fry until golden. When sandwich has turned a warm gold color remove from hot oil and place on paper towel. Let cool for a few minutes before removing the tooth picks. Before serving slice into fourths and sprinkle with powder sugar.
  4. Serve with raspberry preserves, pickle garnish and your favorite side order of French fried potatoes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1705.3 Kcal (7140 kJ)
Calories from fat 564.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62.69g 96%
Cholesterol 906.7mg 302%
Sodium 4976.24mg 207%
Potassium 1715.46mg 36%
Total Carbs 188.75g 63%
Sugars 12g 48%
Dietary Fiber 17.79g 71%
Protein 94.13g 188%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 7.5mg 252%
Iron 17.6mg 98%
Calcium 1462.9mg 146%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 229.47 Kcal (961 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.44g 96%
Cholesterol 122.01mg 302%
Sodium 669.63mg 207%
Potassium 230.84mg 36%
Total Carbs 25.4g 63%
Sugars 1.61g 48%
Dietary Fiber 2.39g 71%
Protein 12.67g 188%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 1mg 252%
Iron 2.4mg 98%
Calcium 196.9mg 146%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 38.5
    Points
  • 44
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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