Easy Croque Monsieur

This easy, hot croque monsieur sandwich recipe with savory ham and salty cheese, fries the sandwich in a simple batter for a wonderful crispy crunch.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 961 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 6 slices Swiss cheese
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 6 slices white bread
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
• 12 slices thinly sliced deli ham
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 cup water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Divide and spread 2 tablespoons butter evenly among 1 side of each bread slice; set aside 3 slices.

Step 2

Divide and spread Dijon mustard evenly on top butter on 3 bread slices; top with 4 ham slices. Set aside.

Step 3

Divide and spread mayonnaise evenly on top butter on remaining 3 bread slices; top with 2 slices Swiss cheese. Press ham and cheese sides together to make sandwiches.

Step 4

Whisk eggs, flour, water, baking powder, and salt together in a shallow rimmed dish; set aside.

Step 5

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip both sides of each sandwich in egg mixture; add to skillet. Cook until browned on both sides, flipping once or twice.