Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches


Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches
Tartines topped with a generous layer of béchamel sauce, grilled ham cubes and baked au gratin.
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Last modified on: May 21th 2023

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 22 min.
Cooking: 29 min.
All in all: 51 min.
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Stage 1 - 3 min.
Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches
Cut 200 g ham in small dices.

I use here a heel of ham, but no problem to use slices, cut them if possible in strips in this case.

Stage 2 - 3 min.
Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches
Prepare 1 shallot and slice it.

Stage 3 - 1 min.
Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches
In a small skillet over medium heat, pour in 2 tablespoons olive oil and when hot add the shallot.

Season with salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute, stirring.

Stage 4 - 1 min.
Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches
Add the ham...

Stage 5 - 8 min.
Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches
...and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

Stage 6 - 1 min.
Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches
Remove from heat and add chopped parsley.

Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).

Stage 7 - 3 min.
Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches
Place 4 slices bread in a baking sheet protected by a sheet of baking paper.

You can toast the slices (like the ones on the left in the photo) if you like the crunchiness, but it's not necessary.

Stage 8 - 5 min.
Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches
Spread each slice of bread with a generous layer of béchamel.

Stage 9 - 3 min.
Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches
Spread the grilled ham.

Stage 10 - 3 min.
Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches
Sprinkle with grated cheese.

Stage 11 - 20 min.
Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches
Put in the oven for about 20 minutes, watch the coloring and don't hesitate to finish with a small blow of grill.

Stage 12
Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches
Serve hot or warm.
Remarks
You can replace the ham with lardons, or even leftover cold cuts.
Keeping: Best eaten fresh from the oven, but can be reheated.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Whole recipe
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
1,831 Kcal or 7,666 Kj359 gr2,375 gr185 gr
92 %138 %224 %28 %
Per 100 g
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
275 Kcal or 1,151 Kj54 gr357 gr28 gr
14 %21 %34 %4 %
Per piece
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
458 Kcal or 1,918 Kj90 gr594 gr46 gr
23 %34 %56 %7 %
% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, Milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 pieces : 3.24 €
  • Per piece : 0.81 €

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