Ham Cheese Baguette Toast Recipes

HAM & CHEESE BAGUETTE TOAST

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients together in a shallow bowl; dip bread into egg mixture to soak well.
• Melt half the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat; fry half of the bread, turning once, until puffed & golden, about 5 minutes.
• Repeat with remaining butter & bread; arrange on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Divide ham over bread & top with cheese; broil until bubbly & melted, about 2 minutes.

HAM, CHEESE AND HERB BAGUETTE

Steps:

• Place the yeast in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the warm water and honey and set aside in a warm spot for about 10 minutes, or until the yeast is dissolved and begins bubbling. (If the yeast does not bubble it is probably dead. Begin again, using fresh yeast.) Gradually sift the flour and salt into the yeast mixture, stirring constantly until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
• Sprinkle some flour over a working surface and gently knead the dough for several minutes. Cut the dough in half and roll out one half into a rectangle (like a rectangular pizza) about 14 inches by 10 inches. Brush the dough with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Scatter half the ham over the surface, pressing it gently into the dough. Sprinkle half the cheese on top and scatter half the herbs and a generous grinding of fresh black pepper over the dough. Using your hands, gently roll the dough lengthwise, into the shape of a long cigar. Lightly seal the edges of the dough. Place in a well greased French bread pan (or on a well-greased cookie sheet) and cover with a clean tea towel.
• Make the second loaf.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place the two loaves of bread in a dry warm spot and let them sit, covered, for 15 minutes.
• Just before baking, lightly brush the loaves with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place in the middle shelf of the hot oven and bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bread has a golden brown crust and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

HAM AND CHEESE-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
• Cut a slit in each slice of bread almost all the way through, leaving the bottom connected. Stuff each slit with slices of ham and cheese.
• In medium bowl, beat 3 of the eggs with the milk, salt and pepper, using whisk. Pour into baking dish. Place the stuffed bread in baking dish; let stand 15 minutes.
• Turn the bread over, and top with more cheese. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
• Set oven control to broil. Broil with tops of toast 3 to 5 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
• Fry remaining eggs in a skillet to desired doneness, and serve on top of French toast with maple syrup.