Monte Cristo Sandwiches

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
 * From Montréal, Québec
 * Serves 4

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup mayonnaise
 * 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
 * 8 slices sandwich bread
 * 4 slices cooked turkey
 * 4 slices cooked ham
 * 4 slices Swiss cheese
 * 2 egg whites
 * 3 eggs
 * ½ cup commercial sour cream
 * 2 tablespoons milk
 * 1 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs (about)
 * vegetable oil

Directions

 * 1) Combine mayonnaise and mustard, stirring well; spread on one side of each bread slice.
 * 2) Place one slice each of turkey, ham, and cheese on top of 4bread slices.
 * 3) Top with remaining bread.
 * 4) Cut each sandwich in half diagonally; secure with wooden picks.
 * 5) Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff; set aside.
 * 6) Beat eggs; add sour cream and milk, stirring well.
 * 7) Fold in egg whites.
 * 8) Dip sandwich halves in batter; coat with breadcrumbs.
 * 9) Carefully lower sandwich halves, one at a time, into deep hot oil (375°F); fry until golden brown, turning once.
 * 10) Drain;remove wooden picks.
 * 11) Serve sandwiches immediately.