1 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsps balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp flour
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup dark beer
3 oz Gruyère, grated
1 oz Cambozola, grated
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 egg yolk
Pinch of salt
Black pepper, to taste (1/4 tsp.)
Crusty country-style bread (Such as the Commons Bread, see below)
- Start toasting, until golden brown, some thick homemade bread (I used slices of my Wonder Bread).
- With the grill at mid-point in oven, turn broiler on. On a cookie sheet lay some parchment paper and spread some butter over it, about 1-2 Tbsps. Lay the pear in a single layer then dribble over some balsamic. Broil, basting and turning, until pear is soft.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat the milk until just below boiling and whisk in the flour to make a roux. Whisk until it just starts to brown.
- Whisk and add the beer slowly. It will bubble up, which actually helps break up the roux. Cook another 3 minutes, whisking, until thick and smooth.
- Add the cheese, the egg yolk, and the mustard. Cook until the cheese melts and everything is well combined, then season with black pepper and set aside to rest a couple of minutes.
- Turn on the broiler. Arrange the bread onto a cookie sheet and the pear slices on top. Spread the cheese sauce until it spills over the edges of the toasted bread; this prevents the edges of the bread from burning under the broiler. Put in the oven to grill for 20-30 seconds or until it's bubbly and starting to brown.
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