Croque Madame Casserole with Ham and Gruyère

Name: Croque Madame Casserole with Ham and Gruyère
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Ingredients: 12 (3/4"-thick) slices day-old white bread, such as Pullman, pain de mie, or country bread (a square-shaped loaf works best); 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 3 1/4 cups grated Gruyère (about 10 ounces), divided; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 12 thin slices Black Forest ham (about 10 ounces); 6 large eggs; Nonstick vegetable oil spray

Croque Madame Casserole with Ham and Gruyère was pinched from <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/croque-madame-casserole-with-ham-and-gruyere" target="_blank">www.epicurious.com.</a>

"Feed a crowd with a baked take on the classic French Croque Madame sandwich with smoky ham, melty cheese, creamy sauce, and gently cooked eggs. Serve with a crisp green salad for a lovely brunch, lunch, or dinner...."

INGREDIENTS

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12 (3/4"-thick) slices day-old white bread, such as Pullman, pain de mie, or country bread (a square-shaped loaf works best)

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6 tablespoons unsalted butter

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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

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3 cups whole milk

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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg

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1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

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3 1/4 cups grated Gruyère (about 10 ounces), divided

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1/4 cup Dijon mustard

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12 thin slices Black Forest ham (about 10 ounces)

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6 large eggs

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Nonstick vegetable oil spray

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