Beer Battered Deep Fried Monte Cristo

beer

🥗Healthier: sparkling water

💰Cheaper: non-alcoholic beer

Sparkling water maintains carbonation for batter without alcohol.

swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while mozzarella is more affordable.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey ham offers a leaner option while bologna is budget-friendly.

turkey

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken breast is leaner, while thighs are often cheaper.

Start by preparing the batter with 1.5 cups of beer, adding more if necessary.

Use half country white sandwich bread for the sandwich.

Layer the sandwich with cajun turkey and bourbon glazed honey smoked ham.

Place one slice of yellow American cheese on the ham side of the sandwich.

Secure the sandwich with toothpicks to hold it together during frying.

Dip the assembled sandwich into the beer batter, ensuring it is well coated.

Carefully lower the battered sandwich into the hot oil for frying.

Fry until golden brown, checking that the cheese melts inside, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from the oil and lay on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Cut the sandwich in half to check the melted cheese inside before serving.

Serve with raspberry preserves on the side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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