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Deep Fryer Monte Cristo Sandwich

vegetable oil
12 slices white bread
8 slices Gruyère cheese
1/2 lb. sliced cooked ham
1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. prepared mustard
1/2 lb. sliced cooked chicken breast toothpick
4 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup milk

Heat oil in an electric deep fryer to 400°F. Place a slice of cheese on a slice of bread and top with ham slice. Spread with mustard and top with another piece of bread. Cover with another slice of cheese, chicken and last piece of bread. Cut triple decker sandwich into quarters and secure with toothpicks. Combine egg and milk in a bowl. Dip sandwich quarters into egg mixture, coating all sides. Deep fry 3-4 minutes until golden. Drain on absorbent paper. Remove toothpicks before serving.