• 1 cup (4 ounces) grated Swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup light cream
• 8 slices bread
• 8 slices boiled ham
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Cheese sauce (recipe below)

Combine Swiss cheese and cream to make a paste. Spread mixture on each slice of bread.

Place a slice of ham on each slice of bread. Close to form a sandwich.

Beat together eggs, milk and salt in a shallow dish. Dip bread on both sides in egg/milk mixture. Fry on lightly buttered griddle or in skillet until brown on both sides and cheese has melted.

Serve alone or with cheese sauce.

Serves 4.

Cheese Sauce

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
• Cherry tomatoes (optional garnish)
• Green pepper (optional garnish)

Melt butter in 1 quart saucepan. Blend in flour and mustard. Remove from heat and stir in milk. Heat to a boil stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in cheese until melted. Garnish with sliced cherry tomato and green pepper, if desired.