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Today’s recipe is for Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day. If you’re a purist, skip the ham.

Ultimate Ham and Cheese from Williams-Sonoma Fun Food

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon flour

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup shredded Gruyère

1 pinch nutmeg

4 slices bread

1/4 pound thinly sliced Gruyère

1/4 pound thinly sliced ham

Melt  1 tablespoon butter in saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook about a minute. Continue to whisk while adding milk. Reduce the heat and cook, stirring until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Add shredded cheese and nutmeg. Cook, stirring, another minute. Remove from heat. Lay the bread slices on cutting board. Divide cheese sauce between 2 slices, spreading evenly. Layer a slice or two each of ham and cheese on top of the sauce. Top with remaining bread. Set a large fry pan over medium heat and add remaining butter. Let it melt, tilting pan to coat evenly. Add sandwiches. Fry a about two minutes on each side. Serve warm.