Croque Monsieur

Yield: Makes 4 servings.

8 slices white or sourdough bread

4 slices Gruyere cheese

4 slices smoked ham

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 eggs

1/4 cup milk

2 tablespoons butter

Heat a large griddle over medium heat. Prepare four ham-and-cheese sandwiches, spreading the mustard on one slice of bread for each sandwich. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk together. Dip both sides of each sandwich in the egg mixture. Melt the butter and grill the sandwiches, flipping once.