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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Though this famous pub dishusually made with Cheddaris known for its lack of meat, a slice of high-quality ham adds another layer of deliciousness. Ingredients:
1 pound thinly sliced ham |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup whole milk |
2 teaspoons dry mustard |
3/4 cup beer (not dark) |
6 ounces coarsely grated gruyère (2 cups) |
4 oval slices pumpernickel or rye bread |
garnish: cornichons or gherkins |
Directions:
1. Preheat broiler. Wrap ham tightly in foil and put on rack of oven farthest from broiler to heat through, about 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat until foam subsides, then whisk in flour and cook, whisking, 1 minute. Whisk in milk, mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking. Simmer, whisking, 2 minutes, then add beer and simmer, whisking, 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in cheese until melted.
3. Arrange bread in 1 layer on a baking sheet and broil 4 to 5 inches from heat, turning once, until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes total.
4. Transfer bread to plates and spoon some of sauce over it, then top with ham and remaining sauce.
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