Croque Monsieur

Ingredients

• 8 slices sturdy white sandwich bread
• 8 oz thinly sliced ham
• 1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1Melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute for a roux.
2. 2Whisk in milk gradually and simmer until thickened into béchamel; season with nutmeg.
3. 3Spread mustard on bread, layer with ham and some Gruyère, and close sandwiches.
4. 4Spread béchamel over the tops of the sandwiches and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
5. 5Place on a baking sheet and broil until golden and bubbling.
6. 6Cool slightly before serving.

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