Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon lukewarm milk (preferably whole, plus more as needed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg*
  • 1/4 cup grated Gruyère or mature Comté cheese ((or a strong hard cheese like Parmesan or mature Cheddar), plus more for sprinkling)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 slices white bread (crusts removed)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, plus more for the tin)
  • 2 1/2 ounces ham (cut into cubes or thin strips)
  • 6 small eggs

Instruction