Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick slices)
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 lb fully cooked deli or baked ham
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
  • pinch ground nutmeg
  • 4 Tbsp butter (additional as needed)
  • powdered sugar for dusting
  • Plum, cherry or raspberry preserves for serving

Instruction

  • Pair bread slices matching according to size.
  • In a small bowl, mix together, cheese, mayonnaise and Dijon. Mix well. Spread cheese mixture on each piece of bread, dividing evenly.
  • Divide ham into fourth's place on one piece cheese slathered bread then top with second bread slice.
  • In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, cream and nutmeg. Carefully dip each sandwich into egg wash coating well on both sides.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook two sandwiches at a time for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. Add more butter between batches.
  • Serve immediately dusted with powdered sugar and preserves.