HAM & CHEESE BAGUETTE TOAST

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Part French toast, part melt ... kind of an open-faced Monte Cristo sandwich ... just add a salad for a quick & easy lunch or a light dinner! The recipe comes from Canadian Living Everyday Favourites.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 slices baguette, diagonal slices, i inch thick
1 tablespoon butter
4 ounces shaved black forest ham
1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients together in a shallow bowl; dip bread into egg mixture to soak well.
  • Melt half the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat; fry half of the bread, turning once, until puffed & golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Repeat with remaining butter & bread; arrange on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Divide ham over bread & top with cheese; broil until bubbly & melted, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.4, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 195.7, Sodium 1958.8, Carbohydrate 102.4, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 31.7

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