– The Ultimate French Breakfast Sandwich 🥪🧀🍳 A rich and decadent French bistro classic—crispy toasted bread, layers of ham and melty cheese, topped with a runny fried egg for the perfect brunch indulgence! ✅Ingredients: For the Sandwich: ☑️4 slices of thick-cut bread (brioche or sourdough) ☑️4 oz ham (thinly sliced) ☑️4 slices Gruyère or Swiss cheese ☑️2 tbsp unsalted butter ☑️1 tbsp Dijon mustard For the Béchamel Sauce: ☑️1 tbsp unsalted butter ☑️1 tbsp all-purpose flour ☑️½ cup whole milk ☑️¼ tsp salt ☑️¼ tsp black pepper ☑️¼ tsp nutmeg (optional) ☑️¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese For the Topping: ☑️2 large eggs ☑️1 tbsp butter (for frying) ☑️Fresh parsley, chopped ☑️Black pepper, to taste 📝Instructions: 1️⃣ Prepare the Béchamel Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute until lightly golden. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring until thickened (2 minutes). Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, and Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat. 2️⃣ Assemble the Sandwich: Spread Dijon mustard on two slices of bread. Layer with ham and Gruyère cheese, then top with the second slice of bread. 3️⃣ Toast the Sandwich: Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Grill the sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. 4️⃣ Broil with Béchamel: Preheat oven broiler. Spread béchamel sauce over the top of each sandwich and sprinkle extra cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbly and golden. 5️⃣ Fry the Eggs & Serve: In a pan, melt butter and fry eggs until whites are set but yolks remain runny. Place a fried egg on top of each sandwich. Garnish with fresh parsley and black pepper. Serve hot! ⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes 🔥 Calories: ~600 per serving | Protein: ~40g per serving