Croque Monsieur Quesadilla

Ingredients

• 4 tortillas Flour tortillas (large)
• 1.5 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
• 6 oz Sliced ham
• 3 tbsp Butter
• 1 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup Whole milk
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 pinch Nutmeg(optional)
• to taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the béchamel: melt 1 tbsp butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour and cook 1 minute, then slowly whisk in the milk. Simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened, then stir in the Dijon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

2. 2

   Spread the béchamel generously on one side of each tortilla.

3. 3

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp butter. Place two tortillas béchamel-side down, layer with half the gruyère, ham, and remaining gruyère, then top with the other tortillas béchamel-side up.

4. 4

   Cook 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and the cheese is melted, adding the last tbsp of butter as needed.

5. 5

   Slice into wedges and serve hot, with extra béchamel for dipping if desired.