A delicious (oh, and fattening, too, but like we care, right?) sandwich created in San Francisco, California in the 1950s, this fantabulous work of food is now served in restaurants worldwide.
The following recipe, as best as I am able to determine, is the most historically accurate. Many upscale restaurants eschew tacky American cheese in favor of Swiss cheese or Gruyere. Debates also rage as to whether or not the sandwich should be dusted with powdered sugar just prior to serving (and mkb likes his with maple syrup). So be sure to adapt the following to suit your personal taste:
Ingredients
Preparation
- Spread mayo over 1 slice of bread, lightly
- Top with 2 slices turkey, trimming meat so it doesn't hang over the edge of the bread
- Spread mayo over both sides of 1 slice of bread, lightly, and place on top of turkey
- Add 1 slice of cheese, and 2 slices of ham. Again, trim meat so it doesn't hang over the edge of the bread.
- Spread mayo over 1 slice of bread, lightly, and place on top of ham, mayo side in.
- Repeat above steps with remaining ingredients.
- Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.
- Mix eggs and milk in bowl, heat oil in skillet.
- Dip each triangle section into egg mixture, then fry in skillet til golden brown on all sides.
- Repeat for all sections, adding more oil to the skillet as necessary.
- Serve with sour cream and strawberry jam.
- Serve it the Bennigan's way ... with a dusting of powdered sugar and raspberry jam! (thanks, drinkypoo!)
Enjoy!