The BEST Monte Cristo Recipe Ever! (Bennigan's Copycat Recipe)

Recipe Credit: Ashlee Marie Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients • 12 slices of wheat bread • 4 slices of swiss cheese • 4 slices of American cheddar • 8 oz sliced deli turkey • 8 oz sliced deli ham • Powder sugar • Raspberry preserves • 4 large Russet potatoes • Olive oil • ½ tsp seasoning salt Batter • 4 egg yolks • 2 c. ice water • 2 c. all-purpose flour • 2 tsp. baking soda • 1/2 tsp of sea salt • 1 tsp sugar Directions Oven Fries: Preheat oven to 425 degrees Cut potatoes into fry shapes. Rinse then soak in water for 30 minutes. Remove from water and pat dry. Toss with olive oil and seasoning salt. Spread on cookie sheet. Tip: Spray sheet if not using non-stick parchment Bake for 20 minutes. Increase temp to 475 for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown Sandwiches: Take 3 slices of bread and build sandwiches alternating meat, cheese, bread Flatten sandwich. Cut in half then secure with toothpicks in each corner Batter: Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Step 2 Preheat at least 3 inches of oil in deep frying pan until temp reaches 365-370 degrees Dip triangles in batter and gently place in oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes until both sides are golden brown. Remove and drain. Cut each triangle in half then sift powder sugar over the tops. Serve and Enjoy!!! Nika’s Favorite Things: Baking sheet/rack combo: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...