bird doo on a shingle

Ingredients

• 1/2 stick butter, unsalted
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 - 6 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups half & half
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups corned beef, cooked, chopped or dried beef, chopped or salami, chopped
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 6 slices hearty white sandwich bread, toasted
• 6 slices cheese, of choice
• 3 tablespoons chives, dried, chopped
• OPTIONAL - BUT OH SO WORTH IT:
• 6 - sunny side up fried eggs