Croque Madame Gourmand

Ingredients

• Chives - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Eggs - 2
• Gruyere cheese - 4 slices
• Ham - 4 slices
• Sliced bread - 4 slices
• Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
• Milk - 1 cup
• All - purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
• Butter - 2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the Dijon mustard. Set aside.
5. Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
6. Place 2 slices of bread on the skillet and top each with a slice of ham and a slice of Gruyere cheese.
7. Spread a generous amount of the bechamel sauce on the remaining 2 slices of bread and place them on top of the ham and cheese.
8. Cook the sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
9. In a separate skillet, fry the eggs to your desired doneness.
10. Place each cooked sandwich on a plate and top with a fried egg.
11. Garnish with chopped chives and serve hot.