Croque Monsieur Breakfast

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Woke up today inspired by a guerilla dinner I attended last night (will do a post on that soon). I decided to use the Perfect Italiano cheese I got in the goodie bag to make breakfast. This is my version of Croque Monsieur - a hot ham and cheese sandwich. Sounds and looks fancy but so simple to make, promise!!! And more importantly will definitely perk up those taste buds in the morning!

Here are the ingredients. Rosemary gives it that homey, country taste. Try the Rye bread from the Rustan's bakeshop. It has caraway seeds and gives the sandwich a nutty, slightly anise flavor. But a sourdough bread, ciabatta or a soft french bread should work.



Square Ham, Eggs, Rosemary, Butter, Mozzarella, Milk, Rye Bread


Procedure:
1. Beat 2 eggs and I cup of milk
2. Assemble sandwich (bread --> cheese --> ham --> rosemary --> cheese --> bread)
3. Dip sandwich in the egg & milk mixture (like a French Toast)
4. Fry in butter over low heat until golden brown (use low heat so cheese inside melts)
5. Slice in between (so you can see chese ooze out) and eat!
*Prep and cooking time: 15 mins



Is that cheesy enough?


If you are feeling adventurous and want it more breakfast-y? Try what I did.




MAPLE SYRUP!!! Nice sweet- salty combination. Plate it up and add a rosemary skewer to make it more fancy!

 Let me know how yours turns out or if you have suggestions. :)

Little trivia - call your sandwich a Croque Madame by adding a poached or easy over egg inside. Was just thinking, how did adding eggs make the name so feminine?