CROQUE-MONSIEUR

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Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 c whole milk
pinch nutmeg
1 bay leaf
4 slice firm white sandwich bread
4 oz black forest ham, thinly sliced
4 oz gruyere cheese, sliced
1 Tbsp melted butter
1/4 c gruyere cheese, grated
2 tsp fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Add nutmeg and bay leaf. Increase heat to medium-high and boil until sauce thickens, whisking constantly, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Preheat broiler. Place 2 bread slices on work surface. Top each with half of ham and sliced Gruyère. Top with remaining bread. Heat heavy large skillet over low heat. Brush sandwiches with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Add to skillet and cook until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to small baking sheet. Spoon sauce, then grated cheese over sandwiches. Broil until cheese begins to brown, about 2 minutes.