I have good old dad to thank for this delicious twist on french toast.  My mom is a fabulous cook, and she made all sorts of amazing meals,  but dad was good at a few things, too.  He usually made breakfast food for dinner when he was in charge, and I loved it!  I can picture him with spatula in hand manning the griddle and saying “I’m not hearing any ooos and ahhhs!”  We’d then all dissolve into giggles as we made exaggerated calls of delight over our french toast.  But to be honest… when he made Ham and Swiss French Toast, I think it really deserved all those giggling “ooos” and “ahhhs!”  And it is now one of my favorite lazy dinners. Quick, delish, and filling.  I like it best with french bread, but I admit that I usually make it with whatever bread is laying around.  That means it is usually good old wheat bread, and it is still perfectly yummy!  So next time it is 5 o’clock,and your scrambling for something to make for dinner… this is your ticket!  Of course, you could always actually make it for breakfast, too. :)

Monte Cristo French Toast

Submitted by Mindy ~ The Sisters Cafe

1 loaf of french bread (or any other bread you prefer)
4 egg
1 c. milk
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
6 T. flour
sliced ham
sliced swiss cheese

Beat eggs, then add milk, salt, vanilla, and flour. Dip both sides of bread in the egg mixture and place in hot buttered pan.  When the first side is browned, flip one bread slice over and stack ham and swiss on top.  Then top with browned side of a second piece of bread.  When the bottom of the french toast “sandwich” is browned, flip again and brown the top piece of bread.  This will allow the cheese to melt and the ham to warm up.  Serve with butter and maple syrup!