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Croque-Monsieur

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Delicious version of a ham and cheese sandwich. Dijon mustard and mayonnaise are optional.

Yield: 3 Ready in 20 minutes

Cuisine: FrenchMain Ingredient: Ham

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Verified by stevemur

Original recipe makes 3

1 tablespoonDijon mustard

2 tablespoonsmayonnaise

4 tablespoonsbutter; or margarine

6 sliceswhite bread

6 slicesSwiss cheese

12 slicesdeli ham; thinly sliced

4 tablespoonsall-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoonbaking powder

1/4 teaspoonSalt

2 Eggs

1/4 cupWater

1 tablespoonVegetable Oil

Croque-Monsieur Preparation

1. Use 2 tablespoons of the butter to spread over on one side of each slice of bread. (Add mustard and mayonnaise now, if wanted) Add 3 slices of ham, and 2 slices of Swiss cheese for each sandwich (3 sandwiches).

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

3. 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.