French toasted Croque Monsieur

Herald on Sunday 1/1/2012

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Grant Allen

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Try this recipe this morning - you might need it. A good hangover soother, the name of this sandwich is taken from the French words croquer ("to crunch") and monsieur ("mister"). And for the ladies, a Croque Monsieur topped with a fried or poached egg is called a Croque Madame.

Ingredients

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1	Mayonnaise
1	Mustard, grain style
6	Toast bread slices
1	Tasty cheese
1	Ham
2	Eggs

Directions

Spread some toast bread with mayonnaise in which you have mixed some grain mustard.
Sandwich tasty cheese and ham (this is a good way to use up leftover Christmas ham).
Dip the sandwich in a mix of egg and milk and either gently fry both sides in a pan on the top of the stove or place the Croques on a baking tray and cook in a moderate oven till golden.