Monte Cristo-Style Croque Monsieur

This was a yummy way to make not-your-average sandwich!

4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
Salt and pepper
Ground nutmeg, to taste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
8 slices white bread
12 deli-think slices baked ham
4 slices Swiss cheese
2 large eggs
4 cups arugula
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil

In a saucepan, melt 2 T butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, then 1 cup milk. Bring to a gentle boil; season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook for 2 minutes to thicken. Off the heat, stir in the mustard. Spread the bread with the sauce, then layer 4 slices with the ham, cheese and remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the remaining 1/2 cup milk. In a non-stick skillet, melt 1 T butter over medium heat. Soak 2 sandwiches in the egg mixture. Add the sandwiches to the skillet and cook, turning once, until golden, about 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining butter and sandwiches. In a bowl, toss the arugula, lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Serve with the sandwiches.

Source: Everyday with Rachael Ray magazine