Ham and Gruyere French Toast Recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper into a large bowl.

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   Whisk to combine.

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   Season with salt and pepper.

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   With a sharp, thin-bladed knife, carefully slit open one side of each slice of bread to form a pocket, leaving 1/2 inch around the edges.

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   Spread the mustard on one side of the pocket and place a slice of ham and cheese inside.

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   Put the pockets into a shallow dish.

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   Pour over the egg mixture and leave for 5 minutes, turning once.

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   Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat, add half of the olive oil and swirl to coat the base of the pan.

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   Add two bread pockets, cook on one side for about 2 minutes until golden brown, turn and cook for another minute.

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    Remove from the pan and place on a baking tray.

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    Repeat with the remaining oil and bread pockets.

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    Place the baking tray in the oven and cook for 10 minutes, or until cooked in the center.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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