Monte Cristo Sandwich {Bennigan’s Copycat}
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of a classic Monte Cristo Sandwich with this easy-to-make Bennigan’s Copycat recipe. This delightful dish layers thick-cut turkey and chicken ham between slices of honey wheat bread, topped with melty cheese and fried to golden perfection. Each bite offers a satisfying contrast of sweet and savory flavors, especially when dipped in raspberry preserves—a true comfort food experience. Perfect for family gatherings, casual get-togethers, or a cozy weeknight dinner, this sandwich is sure to impress everyone at your table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 3 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 slices honey wheat bread
- 9 slices roasted turkey
- 9 slices honey chicken ham
- 3 slices mild cheddar cheese
- 3 slices Swiss cheese
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ⅔ cups water
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Vegetable or canola oil (for frying)
- Confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
- Red raspberry preserves (for dipping)
Instructions
- Layer three slices of honey wheat bread with roasted turkey, chicken ham, and cheese. Top with another slice of bread to create three sandwiches.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add water and whisk until smooth; fold in beaten eggs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dip each sandwich into the batter until coated.
- Fry each sandwich until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and dust with confectioners’ sugar.
- Serve warm with raspberry preserves or honey mustard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg