Ingredients

• 1 T. unsalted butter, plus soft butter
• 1 T. flour
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1/4 c. gruyere cheese, grated
• salt and white pepper

• freshly grated nutmeg
• cayenne pepper
• 8 slices white bread
• 8 oz. sliced gruyere
• 6 oz. sliced ham

Directions

1. In small pan,melt 1 T. butter.
2. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until nutty, 1-2 min.
3. In another pan over med., warm milk until bubbles form on edge.
4. Whisk slowly into butter mixture until smooth.
5. Bring to boil; reduce to low and cook 2 min.
6. Stir in grated cheese and season.
7. Cook sauce until thickened, 2-3 min.
8. Transfer to a bowl and cool.
9. Brush one side of each slice of bread with butter (outside).
10. Spread sauce on inside; top sauce with cheese, ham, cheese, then bread.
11. Season tops of bread with salt and pepper.
12. Fry sandwiches.