CROQUE MONSIEUR SANDWICHES


1 c. (4 oz.) grated Swiss cheese
1/4 c. light cream
8 slices bread
8 slices boiled ham
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
Cheese Sauce*

Combine Swiss cheese and cream to make a paste;
spread on each slice of bread.
Place a slice of ham on each slice of bread;
close to form a sandwich.
Beat together eggs, milk and salt
in a shallow dish;
dip bread on both sides in egg/milk mixture.
Fry on lightly buttered griddle
or in skillet until brown
on both sides and cheese has melted.
Serve alone or with cheese sauce.
Serves 4.

*CHEESE SAUCE:
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 c. milk
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
Cherry tomatoes (optional garnish)
Green pepper (optional garnish)
Melt butter in 1 quart saucepan;
blend in flour and mustard. Remove from heat;
stir in milk. Heat to a boil stirring constantly;
boil and stir 1 minute.
Remove from heat, stir in cheese until melted.
Garnish with sliced cherry tomato
and green pepper, if desired.