Back and Not Counting Calories for this Recipe :)

So it was a long three plus weeks of no oven and finally we got a new one put in. I could hardly contain my excitement that I just had to make a full-fat, no reservations meal. However, only the stove-top and broiler were used and I still have not had a fully-oven-cooked meal yet. I have had the itch though and I am just waiting for the right meal to share with you...besides this one :)
I decided to make croque-madames and spinach salad with warm bacon dressing! Yum yum! I do not think I can ever think of a ham and cheese the same way again. This is one of the most delicious sandwiches I have ever had and I do not regret the amount of calories that were consumed. Luckily I have a treadmill, two children, and a large house to keep me busy. Anyway, I do not deprive myself of certain meals and treats. ALL THINGS IN MODERATION!

Croque Madame (3 sandwiches)

6 slices of sourdough bread
Thin sliced ham
3 large slices of Munster Cheese (or Gruyere) and 1/4 cup shredded for sauce
Dijon Mustard
2 cups Skim Milk
3 Tbl of butter
3 Tbl of flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
grated nutmeg
3 eggs

(PREHEAT BROILER TO LOW)

Bechamel Sauce

Melt 3 tbl of butter in a small sauce pan on low heat. Whisk in flour and cook until it becomes a roux (light brown). Whisk in the milk until it comes to a boil, whisk constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, whisk occasionally. Whisk in salt, pepper, nutmeg, and 1/4 cup of cheese. Remove from heat.

To Make Sandwiches

• Spread bechamel sauce over three slices of bread, just enough to coat. Top with one slice of cheese and then ham. On the remaining slices of bread, spread a thin layer of dijon mustard. Put together to form sandwiches.
• In a hot skillet, spray a coating of PAM (or you can use butter). Grill sandwiches like a grilled cheese so that they are light brown on both sides.
• Top each sandwich with a thick layer of the bechamel sauce and stick under the broiler for  a few minutes or until they are bubbly and starting to brown.
• While the sandwiches are under the broiler, fry up your three eggs.

Top each sandwich with an egg and eat immediately! Trust me, you won't be able to wait!!