Ingredients
- Béchamel Sauce
- 5 tbsp. butter
- 3 tbsp. flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup grated swiss cheese
- 1/4 tsp. fresh nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
- 1 . Melt butter then stir in flour.
- 2 . Slowly add milk and bring to a low simmer and stir until thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3 . Remove from heat and stir in swiss cheese, season and let cool.
- 8 slices day old bread
- Béchamel sauce (see recipe below)
- 2 cups shredded swiss cheese
- 1/2 lb. sliced ham
- Dijon Mustard
- 4 eggs
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Put 1/3 of sauce in the bottom of the 7.5 inch Copper Chef.
3. Place 4 pieces of bread in bottom of pan, spread with Dijon mustard.
4. Place a layer of ham, then 1/3 of sauce, then 1 cup of swiss.
5. Using a glass, cut out a hole in the top slice of bread and place on top.
6. Top with rest of sauce and 1 cup of swiss leaving the holes empty.
7. Carefully crack an egg in each hole.
8. Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Remove lid and finish baking for another 5 minutes.
Eric’s Tip – The key to this dish is using day old bread. If you don’t have the day old bread, then lightly toast each piece without browning. I have also substituted the ham for turkey and switched the swiss for cheddar for a different flavor profile.