Croque His

Directions

1. 1
   For the sauce: Heat a high-sided skillet to medium heat.
2. 2
   Add the bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate and reserve for later use.
4. 4
   Reserve the bacon fat in the pan and add butter if needed to equal a total of 6 tablespoons of fat.
5. 5
   In the same skillet over medium heat, add the flour and whisk until blonde, 2 to 3 minutes.
6. 6
   Slowly whisk in the milk until combined.
7. 7
   Add some nutmeg, and simmer until thick, about 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Whisk in the Roquefort until mostly smooth and season with salt and black pepper.
9. 9
   For the sandwich: Preheat the broiler with a rack on the middle shelf and heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
10. 10
    Spread some butter on one side of each slice of bread and place butter-side down on the hot skillet for 1 minute.
11. 11
    Top each slice of bread with a layer of the Comte and cover with an inverted bowl to melt the cheese, about 2 minutes.
12. 12
    Once the cheese is bubbly and melted, place a layer of the crispy bacon on half of the slices.
13. 13
    Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices, and transfer to a baking sheet.
14. 14
    Cover with the Funky Mornay Sauce and broil until browned in spots.
15. 15
    Garnish with crushed red pepper and chopped chives.