Tomato, Ham and Manchego French Toast

A pleasant change to a breakfast routine or nice pairing with a green salad for lunch.Easily made vegetarian by just omitting the ham.

• 3 large eggs
• 2 Tbsp. water
• kosher salt and pepper to taste
• 8 slices sourdough bread
• 4 Roma tomatoes, sliced
• 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
• 8 oz. Manchego cheese, sliced
• 4 slices Black Forest Ham
• 2 Tbsp. butter

Instructions:

1. Whisk eggs and water in a pie dish, season with salt and pepper.
2. Assemble 4 sandwiches with bread, mayo, Roma tomatoes, Manchego cheese and ham.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
4. Dip a sandwich in egg mixture and let stand for 1 minute. Turn bread over and repeat on other side. Dip each sandwich.
5. Add sandwiches to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes or until nicely browned. Using a large spatula, carefully flip and brown on the opposite side.
6. Remove from the skillet, slice in half and serve.