Ham & Cheese Baguette Toast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 slices baguette, diagonal slices, i inch thick
1 tablespoon butter
4 ounces shaved black forest ham
1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup swiss cheese

Preparation

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.