Quick Croque Monsieur

Ingredients

• 4 slices Sourdough or white bread
• 4 slices Ham
• 4 oz Gruyère cheese
• 3 tbsp Butter
• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 pinch Nutmeg(optional)
• to taste Salt and black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the broiler and make the béchamel: melt 2 tbsp butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour, and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer 3-4 minutes until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

2. 2

   Butter the outside of each bread slice. Spread Dijon on the inside of two slices, then layer with ham and half the Gruyère. Top with the remaining slices, buttered side out.

3. 3

   Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwiches 2-3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese begins to melt.

4. 4

   Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet, spoon the béchamel over the tops, and sprinkle with the remaining Gruyère.

5. 5

   Broil 2-3 minutes until the topping is bubbly and golden. Serve immediately.