Rachael Ray's The Ultimate Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 2 -3 dashes fresh nutmeg
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 8 slices bread
• 12 -16 slices deli ham
• 8 slices swiss cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon raspberry jam
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/4-1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (evoo)
• 4 -5 cups mixed salad greens

Recipe

• 1 place a medium-size pot over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons butter. sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute. slowly whisk the milk and mustard into the butter-flour mixture. season it with some fresh nutmeg, salt and freshly ground black pepper, and cook for about until it thickens up.
• 2 place four slices of bread on the counter. spread some of the sauce onto each slice of bread, then lay down some ham, a couple slices of cheese, another smear of sauce and top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices.
• 3 place a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. in a high-sided dish, whisk up the eggs. dip the sandwiches in the egg and transfer them to the hot pan. cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side.
• 4 while the sandwiches are cooking, whisk the raspberry jam, vinegar, evoo, some salt and freshly ground black pepper in a large salad bowl. toss the salad greens in the dressing and serve them up alongside the best ham and cheese you've ever had!