Ham and Eggs au Gratin

Ham and eggs baked in a creamy cheese sauce with a crunchy breadcrumb topping that is

a great way to start the day!

ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• salt, pepper and cayenne to taste
• 12 ounces ham, sliced thick
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
• 2 teaspoons butter, melted
• paprika or cayenne to taste (optional)

directions

1. Cover the eggs in water, bring to a boil, turn off the heat, cover and let sit for 7 minutes before transferring to cold water, peeling and slicing when cool enough to handle.
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat and let it froth until it just starts to turn a light golden brown.
3. Sprinkle in the flour and let cook while whisking until it just starts to turn a light golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the milk and simmer while whisking until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Mix in the parmesan, mustard, lemon juice and parsley, season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste and remove from heat.
6. Place the ham in a greased baking dish, top with the sliced eggs followed by the sauce, the mixture of the breadcrumbs, parmesan and butter and optionally sprinkle on some paprika or cayenne.
7. Bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven until the topping is a light golden brown and the sides are bubbling, about 8-12 minutes.

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