French Toast Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs For the French Toast
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 tbsp any kind of sugar
• Pinch of kosher salt
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• Clarified Butter, or regular butter for the pan
• 4 thick slices brioche, or any type of bread
• Dijon Mustard For the Sandwich
• 12 very thin ham slices
• 1 cup inely grated Gruyère cheese, or any cheese on hand

Steps

1. Make the French toast: In a medium, shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, salt and nutmeg.
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.
3. Make the sandwiches: Heat broiler.
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.
5. Broil 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.