• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for bread
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• ½ cup grated Gruyere cheese, plus 8 slices
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 thick slices rustic bread
• 12 slices ham
• Dijon mustard, for bread

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Add milk; bring to a simmer. Cook, whisking frequently, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add grated cheeses. Whisk until melted and smooth.
2. Butter bread. Arrange half the slices, buttered side down, on a rimmed baking sheet. Top each with 2 slices Gruyere and 3 slices ham. Spread mustard onto unbuttered sides of remaining bread. Place on top of ham, buttered side up.
3. Preheat broiler. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook each sandwich until golden brown and cheese melts, about 5 minutes per side. Return to baking sheet. Spoon ⅓ cup sauce over top of each sandwich. Broil until tops are bubbling and golden brown, about 3 minutes.

Makes 4.