Ingredients

Main

• 4 slices smoked ham 
• 4 slices sourdough bread 
• 4 slices smoked provolone 
• 1 cup (240 ml) shredded gruyere 
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter 
• 1 egg (for croque madam) 
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil 
• 1 cup (240 ml) béchamel sauce 

Béchamel Sauce

• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter 
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) flour 
• 3/4 cups (180 ml) warmed milk 
• 1/4 cups (60 ml) warmed heavy cream (added to milk to warm) 
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt (and salt to taste) 
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) course black pepper 
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground nutmeg