Egg-cellent Artichoke Delight: Eggs Sardou

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons allpurpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup cooked chopped ham or Canadian bacon
• 1/2 cup cooked spinach, squeezed dry
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 4 large artichoke bottoms (canned or fresh)