Monte Cristo Sandwiches

¼ cup mayonnaise

2 tsp 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 T milk

About 1 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs

Vegetable oil

Powdered sugar

Combine mayonnaise and mustard, stirring well; spread on one side of each bread slice. Place one slice each of turkey, ham, and cheese on top of 4 bread slices. Top with remaining bread. Cut each sandwich in half diagonally; secure with wooden picks.

Beat egg whites until stiff; set aside. Beat eggs; add sour cream and milk, stirring well. Fold in egg whites. Dip sandwich halves in batter; coat with breadcrumbs. Carefully lower sandwich halves, one at a time, into deep hot oil (375°); fry until golden brown, turning once. Drain; remove wooden picks. May sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve sandwiches immediately. Yield: 4 servings.