"Croque Monsieur is the French version of a toasted ham and cheese sandwich. And, like many things, the French do it better!..."
INGREDIENTS
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¼ cup unsalted butter ((½ stick))
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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1½ cups whole milk
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salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard
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dash of ground nutmeg
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8 thin slices white sandwich breads
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5 ounces good quality ham (about 8 slices)
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6 ounces Gruyere cheeses ((or Emmental cheese), grated (about 2½ cups))
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1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese