RACHAEL RAY'S DEVILED HAM CROQUE MADAME

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This aired on today's (9-12-11) show. It looked so good I had to whip some up for lunch and share it on this website. It was quick and easy to make. Don't let the amount of ingredients intimidate you.

Provided by Gadgetsmidnight

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 lb deli ham, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
3 small sprigs fresh parsley
3 tablespoons onions, grated
black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
nutmeg, fresh grated to taste
4 slices thick bread, white or 4 slices brioche bread
16 thin asparagus spears
2 cups gruyere cheese, grated
4 extra large eggs

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place ham in the bowl of a food processor with the mustard, Tabasco, paprika, parsley sprigs, grated onion and a few grinds of pepper. Process until very finely chopped and combined.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk in milk and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Thicken to coat spoon.
Arrange bread on a baking sheet and spread the deviled ham evenly over the slices. Top each with 4 asparagus spears then cover with béchamel sauce and some cheese. Transfer to oven and bake until golden.
Cook eggs to your liking and top each sandwich with an egg. Serve with a few cornichons and extra mustard at the table.

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