Classic Croque Monsieur

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1. 1Step 1: Heat up your milk either in a saucepan or microwave but make sure it is not boiling.
2. 2Step 2: In a frying pan, melt the butter. Once melted, add flour and whisk well. Start adding warm milk gradually until all milk is incorporated and the sauce is smooth and thick.
3. 3Step 3: Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Set aside.
4. 4Step 4: Lightly toast your bread for a few minutes in a toaster oven. Once toasted spread mustard on one slice of the bread and add ham and cheese on the other slice. Put the slices together and repeat with the remaining bread.
5. 5Step 5: Spread about 2 tablespoons of the béchamel sauce on top of each sandwich, add a little bit more shredded cheese, and place in the toaster oven for a few minutes until the cheese starts to melt.
6. 6Step 6: Change the settings to broiler and broil the sandwich until the sauce is bubbly and golden (for about 30 seconds). Remove from the toaster and cut in half. Enjoy.