Kicked Up Monte Cristos! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces gouda cheese (shredded or sliced)
8 slices bread (thick sliced, white or wheat)
4 slices deli turkey
4 slices deli ham
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon flour
oil (for frying)
1/2 cup raspberry preserves (seedless)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
powdered sugar

Preparation

Place 4 pieces of bread on work surface.
Evenly divide gouda, ham and turkey between the bread slices.
Top with remaining 4 slices of bread, making 4 sandwiches.
You can cut the sandwiches in half, or leave them whole. Secure with toothpicks, if necessary.
In a shallow dish combine eggs, milk and flour. Beat well.
Heat oil to 375\u00b0 in large skillet to about 1/2 inch depth.
Carefully dip each sandwich into egg batter, coating both sides.
Fry sandwiches, a few at a time, about 1 minute each side, until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile, gently heat raspberry preserves with cayenne in microwave, or small pan.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve with warmed preserves for dipping.