Croque Monsieur

Ingredients:

4 slices French Bread
Butter
4 thin slices black forest ham
2 slices Gruyere cheese

Instructions:
1. Butter one side of each piece of bread.
2. Top with ham and cheese. Top that with the other slice of bread, buttered side up.
3. Heat 2 Tbsp butter on a griddle or large frying pan over medium-low flame.
4. Add the sandwiches to the pan and grill until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side.

Serve immediately.

Croque Madame is made by adding an egg. Often this is simply a fried egg on top or inside. A fancier variation is to cut a round out of one side of the not quite toasted sandwich, break an egg into the hole and run it under the broiler to cook the egg. Serve with the toast round back on top.