Easy Croque Monsieur

This version of a hot croque monsieur sandwich with ham and cheese fries the sandwich in a simple batter for a wonderful 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

Heat remaining butter and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip both sides of each sandwich in the egg mixture, and fry in the oil and butter until browned, flipping to brown on each side.

Step 2

Use 2 tablespoons of the butter and spread evenly on one side of each slice of bread. On three of the slices, spread a layer of Dijon mustard over the butter, and top each with 4 slices of ham. On the other three, spread mayonnaise over the butter, and top each one with 2 slices of Swiss cheese. Press ham and cheese sides of sandwiches together.

Step 3

In a flat-bottom dish, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, and water until blended. Set aside.