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The French Way to the Perfect Breakfast Sandwich
Serves 4
Steps
- 1. Heat a saucepan over medium and melt 3 tablespoons of butter. When the butter has melted, add the flour and stir together. Cook, while continuing to stir, for 1 minute. Add milk and continue stirring until your roux has incorporated and the milk thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 2. Add your salt, pepper, nutmeg and cheese, and stir to combine. Stir the sauce every minute or so, until the cheese has melted.
- 3. Preheat your broiler.
- 4. Lay 4 pieces of bread on a baking sheet. Spread 1 teaspoon of Dijon on each piece. Top with 2 pieces of prosciutto and 1 tablespoon of sauce. Cover with a second piece of bread and coat the top with 2-3 tablespoons more sauce.
- 5. Cook under a broiler until the sauce is melted, golden and bubbling, 2- 3 minutes. Turn off the broiler and transfer sandwiches to the lower rack of the oven to keep warm.
- 6. While the sandwiches are cooking, heat a remaining tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium. Crack eggs and fry until the whites are set but the yolks are runny.
- 7. Top the sandwiches with an egg and 2 pieces of prosciutto. Grate some Parmesan cheese and sprinkle on chives.
Originally published at Foodandwine.com. Reproduced for personal collection.
