Monte Cristo Sandwich

8 slices bread
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
Pinch of pepper
Sliced breast of chicken or turkey
4 slices cooked ham
4 slices Swiss cheese
Prepared mustard (optional)
butter for frying

Cut crust from bread. Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper together; dip bread slices in mixture. Let soak well; drain. Arrange some thin slices of chicken on 4 bread slices. Cover with slice of ham; top with slice of cheese. Spread lightly with mustard; cover each with another slice of bread. Press down well; cut across diagonally.