Croque Madame

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   Melt butter in a 2 qt saucepan over medium-high heat.

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   Add flour and whisk for about 1 minute until smooth.

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   Slowly pour in milk while whisking and bring to a boil.

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   Reduce heat to low and reduce sauce until thicker (about 7 minutes).

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   Stir in the Dijon mustard.

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   Add most of the gruyere and the parmesan and stir until melted.

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   Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

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   Meanwhile, butter bread and place onto a griddle to toast.

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   Flip after 6 or 7 minutes to toast the other side.

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    Heat ham slices on griddle for 1 minute on each side.

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    Crack eggs onto skillet or griddle and cook to sunny side up (can do more if desired).

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    Heat broiler to high.

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    Place toast slices on baking sheet, then add ham slices, then pour sauce over the top.

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    Sprinkle the remaining gruyere over sacue.

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    Broil for about 1-2 minutes until sauce is bubbling and cheese browns slightly.

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    Remove from broiler and top each sandwich with 2 eggs.

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    Serve immediately.

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