"Croque Monsieur - classic French comfort food made with ham and cheese sandwich coated in..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 Tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons grated onion
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1 Tablespoon flour
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¾ cup milk
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1 bay leaf
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¼ cup grated Parmesan/Gruyere cheese
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½ teaspoon salt plus more for seasoning
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pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
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4 thick slices French loaf bread or country bread
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4 to 6 slices of good quality ham (, about ⅓ pound)
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4 ounces Gruyere cheese grated (, divided)
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Salt to taste
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¼ teaspoon herbes de provence or thyme