Best French Toast Ham And Cheese Sandwiches Recipe How To Make French Toast Ham And Cheese Sandwiches Delish Com

Ingredients

3 large eggs

1/2 c. whole milk

1 tbsp. sugar

pinch of kosher salt

Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg

Clarified Butter, for the pan

4 thick slices brioche

Dijon mustard

12 very thin ham slices

1 c. finely grated Gruyère cheese

Preparation

Step 1 Make the French toast: In a medium, shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, salt and nutmeg.Step 2 In a nonstick skillet set over medium heat, melt enough clarified butter to coat the bottom of the pan. Dip a slice of brioche into the egg mixture, and let rest for about 15 seconds on each side before transferring to the hot pan. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack, then repeat with remaining bread slices.Step 3Make the sandwiches: Heat broiler.Step 4 Spread each slice of warm French toast with as much Dijon mustard as you’d like. Top each piece with three slices ham and sprinkle with Gruyère. Place on a baking sheet.Step 5Broil for about 2 minutes, until ham is toasted and cheese is bubbling and melted. (Keep an eye on the sandwiches; they burn quickly.) Serve warm.