This version of a hot croque monsieur sandwich with savory ham and salty cheese, fries the sandwich in a simple batter for a wonderful crispy crunch!
Prep
24 min
Cook
35 min
Servings
Difficulty
Medium
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
Spread 2 tablespoons butter evenly on 1 side of each of the 6 slices of bread. Set 3 slices aside.
2
Spread Dijon mustard evenly over butter on 3 slices. Top Dijon layer with 4 slices of ham. Set aside.
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
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, and water in a shallow rimmed plate. 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. Fry, flipping once or twice, until brown on both sides.
Nutrition per serving
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