Monte Cristo

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2 eggs
    pinches of salt and pepper
    4 slices sturdy white bread (or white bread of preference)
    2 tablespoons yellow mustard
    2 tablespoons mayonnaise
    1/2 pound thick sliced baked ham
    1/2 ounce, weight shredded gruyere cheese
    additional salt and pepper to taste
    2 tablespoons butter

    Beat eggs in a shallow dish (large enough to fit a sandwich) along with a few pinches of salt and pepper. Set aside.
    Assemble sandwiches, with mustard, mayonnaise, ham, cheese, salt and pepper to personal preference. Slightly compress sandwich.
    Heat skillet over medium heat. Add butter; allow to melt.
    Dip and coat each sandwich in beaten egg, and place in skillet. Cook sandwiches 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned to liking and cheese has melted.