Easy Croque Monsieur

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 3
Yield: 3 servings

Description

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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1 Divide and spread 2 tablespoons butter evenly among 1 side of each bread slice; set aside 3 slices.
2 Divide and spread Dijon mustard evenly on top butter on 3 bread slices; top with 4 ham slices. Set aside.
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.
4 Whisk eggs, flour, water, baking powder, and salt together in a shallow rimmed dish; set aside.
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.