Ham and Cheese French Toast

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   Whisk eggs and milk in a shallow dish. Season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   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. Serve.