Croque-Monsieur

Easily adaptable into a Monte Cristo by just adding chicken, this wonderful battered then fried sandwich makes a great lunch with a tossed salad.

Step: 1

Use 2 tablespoons of the butter to spread over one side of each slice of bread. On three of the slices, spread a layer of Dijon mustard over the butter, and top each with 4 slices of ham. On the other three, spread mayonnaise, and top each one with 2 slices of Swiss cheese. Press ham and cheese sides of sandwiches together.

Step: 2

In a flat bottomed dish, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, and water until blended. Set aside.

Step: 3

Heat remaining butter and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip both sides of each sandwich in the egg mixture, and fry in the oil and butter until browned, flipping to brown on each side.

Per Serving: 961 calories; protein 45.6g; carbohydrates 38.1g; fat 69g; cholesterol 283.9mg; sodium 2492.3mg.