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