Mini Monte Cristo Stratas

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter individual 8 oz ramekins.

Trim crusts from sandwich bread and using ramekin as a guide, cut out a circle from each slice that will roughly fit into the ramekin.

In ramekin, push one bread round into the bottom. Top with one slice of ham folded to fit inside. Top ham with a couple tablespoons of grated Swiss cheese. Top cheese with another bread round and push down to compact slightly. Repeat with other ramekins.

Beat eggs with milk, a couple pinches of salt and some cracked black pepper until pale yellow and lightly frothy. Carefully pour egg over each ramekin going slowly to allow bread to absorb egg without overflowing. When full, press down on each to help bread absorb egg mixture.

Place ramekins on a baking sheet and into a preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until egg is set. Serve immediately.