Just Like Bennigans Sandwich Copycat Recipes

BENNIGAN'S MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• 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 toothpicks.
• Place egg in mixing bowl, add water and beat together. Add salt, sugar, flour, and baking powder. Beat batter until smooth.
• Dip sandwich in batter and carefully cover all the sides and surface. Carefully place in hot oil and fry until golden. When the sandwich has turned a warm gold color remove it from the hot oil and place it on a paper towel. Let cool for a few minutes before removing the toothpicks. Before serving slice into fourths and sprinkle with powder sugar.
• Serve with raspberry preserves, pickle garnish, and your favorite French fried potatoes.

JUST LIKE BENNIGAN'S SANDWICH - COPYCAT

Steps:

• Heat 8 to 12 cups of shortening in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees.
• You will need the hot shortening to be at least 4 inches deep.
• Make the sandwich by arranging the slice of Swiss cheese on a piece of wheat bread.
• Arrange the turkey breast on the Swiss cheese.
• Place a piece of wheat bread on the turkey.
• Place the slice of American cheese on the wheat bread.
• Arrange the ham slices on the American cheese.
• Top off the sandwich with the third slice of bread.
• Make sure the meat is not hanging over the edge of the sandwich.
• Press down on the sandwich with the palm of your hand to flatten it a bit.
• Make the batter by beating the egg yolks.
• Stir in the ice water.
• Measure the flour and baking soda into a sifter, and sift the mixture into the ice water and egg yolk.
• Stir with a large spoon, but don't mix it too well.
• You should still have many visible lumps in the batter.
• Slice the sandwich in half from corner to corner.
• Dip one half of the sandwich in the batter, while holding it together with your fingers (the batter will hold the sandwich together in the shortening).
• Coat the sandwich well, but let any excess batter fall off.
• Drop the battered sandwich half into the oil.
• If your pan or fryer can fit the other half of the sandwich, batter that piece and drop it into the fryer as well.
• If your fryer is small, you may only be able to fry only one half at a time.
• Fry the sandwich for 6 to 8 minutes, turning it over halfway through cooking time.
• It should be golden brown when done.
• Remove the sandwich halves to paper towels to drain.
• When you can touch the sandwich, slice each half in half making four pieces.
• Dust the sandwich with powdered sugar and serve it with a small bowl of raspberry preserves.

BENNIGAN'S MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• 1. Separate the 9 pieces of bread on a cutting board.
• 2. Put 3 slices of bread aside.
• 3. Using the remaining 6 slices: On 3 pieces place one slice Turkey and one slice Swiss cheese. On the other 3 slices of bread; place one slice Ham and one slice American cheese.
• 4. Using the 3 slices of bread you set aside earlier; layer the sandwich. (Should be Turkey/Swiss, bread, then Ham/American layer) Will be a triple decker sandwich. Will make 3 sandwiches.
• 5. Place a tooth pick in each corner of the sandwiches so the sandwiches will hold together. (4 per sandwich - Total of 12 toothpicks).
• 6. Crack egg in a medium/large mixing bowl. Add water and beat together until fully mixed.
• 7. Add salt,sugar, baking powder, and flour and stir until batter is smooth.
• 8. Dip sandwich in batter. Carefully cover all sides and surfaces. (Make sure every surface of the sandwich is covered in batter or it wont fry right)
• 9. Carefully place in hot oil.
• 10. Fry until golden brown (usually 3-5 minutes per side).
• 11. Once it is golden brown remove from hot oil and place on a paper towel to drain off excess oil.
• 12. Let cool for a few minutes.
• 13. Remove the toothpicks.
• 14. Slice in half, or into fourths.
• 15. Put on a plate and dust with powdered sugar.
• 16. Serve with a side of Raspberry preserves for dipping!
• 17. Enjoy!!! :)