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Monte Cristo Sandwiches

From the Kitchen of: Pepper

1/4	C	Mayonnaise
1	tbsp	Coarse grained mustard
1	tsp	Honey
8	slices	Sandwich bread
4	(1 oz.) slices	Cooked turkey
4	(1 oz.) slices	Cooked ham
4	(1 oz.) slices	Swiss cheese
4	(1 oz.) slices	Cheddar cheese
3		Eggs, beaten
1/4	C	Milk
2	tbsp	All purpose flour
		Vegetable oil
		Powdered sugar
		Raspberry or strawberry preserves (optional)

Combine mayonnaise, mustard and honey, stir well. Spread mixture on one side of each bread slice. Place one slice each of turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, and cheddar cheese on top of 4 bread slices. Top with remaining bread. Cut each sandwich in half diagonally; secure with wooden pickes.
Combine eggs, milk and flour; stir well. Dip each sandwich half into egg mixture. Carefully lower sandwich halves, one at a time, into deep hot oil (375 degrees F.); fry until golden brown, turning once. Drain; remove wooden picks. Sift powdered sugar over hot sandwiches. Serve with preserves, if desired.
Yield: 4 servings.