Croque-Monsieur Recipe

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.

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

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.