Ham & Cheese Baguette Toast

Description: 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.

Ingredients:

• 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:

1. Whisk first 5 ingredients together in a shallow bowl; dip bread into egg mixture to soak well.
2. 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.
3. Repeat with remaining butter & bread; arrange on a rimmed baking sheet.
4. Divide ham over bread & top with cheese; broil until bubbly & melted, about 2 minutes.