Monte Cristo Sandwich

Ingredients :

optional garnish/toppings: powdered sugar, honey, preserves

4 slices sturdy white bread (or white bread of preference)

½ ounce, weight shredded gruyere cheese

additional salt and pepper to taste

½ pound thick sliced baked ham

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

pinches of salt and pepper

2 tablespoons mustard

2 tablespoons butter

2 eggs

Directions :

Beat eggs in a shallow dish (large enough to fit a sandwich) along with a few pinches of salt and pepper. Set aside.

Assemble sandwiches, with mustard, mayonnaise, ham, cheese, salt and pepper to personal preference. Slightly compress sandwich.

Over medium heat melt butter in skillet.

Dip and coat each sandwich in beaten egg, and place in skillet. Cook sandwiches 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned to liking and cheese has melted.