Ham and cheese french toast recipe

Ingredients

• 1 unsliced loaf white bread
• 2 tablespoons wholegrain mustard
• 180 g provolone or Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
• 100 g shaved ham
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 60 g butter, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

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Preparation

• Cut four 3cm-thick slices from loaf. Cut a pocket lengthways through the centre of each slice of bread (do not cut all the way through).
• Spread inside of pockets with mustard. Fill with cheese and ham.
• Whisk eggs and milk in a shallow dish. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a non-stick frying pan or barbecue plate over medium heat. Add half the butter and 1 tablespoon oil. Brush surface to coat.
• Dip bread, 1 slice at a time, into egg mixture and turn to coat. Hold over dish to drain.
• Cook, in batches, for 3 minutes each side or until golden, adding remaining butter and oil as required.
• Slice French toast in half crossways.