Les Croques Monsieursby lem

Makes 4 Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup of unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups of whole milk
• salt
• pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
• ground nutmeg
• 8 slices of sandwich bread
• 8 slices of ham
• 6 ounces of grated Gruyere cheese
• 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Whisk in flour and cook for about 3 minutes.
3. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth.
4. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened.
5. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Spread the sauce on 4 pieces of bread and place sauce side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Top each piece with ham, a hand full of Gruyere, and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
8. Place remaining bread on top, Gruyere side up, and top with remaining cheese.
9. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes until cheese is melted, then broil for 2 to 4 minutes.