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 breasttoothpick

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 andtop with ham slice. Spread with mustard and top with another piece of bread. Cover withanother slice of cheese, chicken and last piece of bread. Cut triple decker sandwich intoquarters and secure with toothpicks. Combine egg and milk in a bowl. Dip sandwichquarters into egg mixture, coating all sides. Deep fry 3-4 minutes until golden. Drain onabsorbent paper. Remove toothpicks before serving.