Easy Croque Monsieur

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter , divided
• 6 slices white bread
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 12 slices thin deli ham
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 6 slices Swiss cheese
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 2 large eggs
• 0.25 cups water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Spread 2 tablespoons butter evenly on 1 side of each of the 6 slices of bread. Set 3 slices aside.

2. 2

   Spread Dijon mustard evenly over butter on 3 slices. Top Dijon layer with 4 slices of ham. Set aside.

3. 3

   On 3 remaining slices of buttered bread, spread mayonnaise evenly over butter. Top each with 2 slices of Swiss cheese. Press ham and cheese sides of sandwiches together.

4. 4

   Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, and water in a shallow rimmed plate. Set aside.

5. 5

   Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip both sides of each sandwich in egg mixture. Fry, flipping once or twice, until brown on both sides.