Sunday, October 4, 2009

Miniature Monte Cristos

6 slices white bread, trimmed
mustard
6 very thin slices cooked ham
6 very thin slices cooked turkey
6 very thin slices Swiss cheese
1 cup butter milk baking mix
2 large eggs
1 (12 oz) can milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
oil
spicy mustard

Flatten each slice of trimmed bread with a rolling pin. Spread slices with mustard. Top each with 1 slice ham, turkey, & cheese. Roll up bread tightly, using plastic wrap to assist rolling. Wrap up very tightly to ensure log shape. Chill for 30 min. Beat together baking mix & eggs in a medium bowl to make a batter. Add milk, salt, & cinnamon. Heat 1 1/2 " oil in a deep sauce pan to 375 degrees. Unwrap each roll & secure with 4 tooth picks. With a bread knife slice each roll into 4 pieces. Secure with tooth picks. Dip each piece in batter. Allow to soak up some of the batter. Fry a few pieces at a time for 1-2 min or until deep golden brown. Turn frequently. Drain on paper towels. Serve or keep warm in a 175 degree oven. Serve with spicy mustard. TIP Make the day before Prepare and fry. Allow to cool and refrigerate. Reheat in single layer on baking sheet in a 425 degree oven for 8-10 min.

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