2 thick slices cooked ham
4 thick slices white bread, with crusts cut off
4 oz. Swiss or Gruyere cheese, grated (1 c. when grated)
3 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. all-purpose flour
1 c. milk, heated
Pepper
1 egg

1. Put ham slice on each of 2 bread slices. Then press all but 2 tablespoons grated cheese on top of ham.

2. Make sandwiches by firmly pressing another bread slice on top of each.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon butter, stir in flour and let cook 1 minute.

4. Add warm milk and stir until thick and creamy.

5. Add 2 remaining tablespoons grated cheese. Add pepper to taste. Keep this sauce warm, but do not boil.

6. Beat egg and dip 2 sandwiches in it. Making sure both sides of each sandwich are soaked.

7. Fry sandwiches in 2 remaining tablespoons butter until golden and crisp on both sides.

8. Pour cheese sauce over each sandwich and serve. Serves 2.