Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches
Tartines topped with a generous layer of béchamel sauce, grilled ham cubes and baked au gratin.
23 K 3.8/5 (4 reviews)
55 min.
Easy
4 pieces
9 IngredientsLast modified on: May 21th 2023
For 4 pieces, you will need:
- 1
200 g ham - 2
1 shallot - 3
2 tablespoons olive oil - 4
parsley - 5
4 slices bread - 6
150 g bechamel sauce - 7
60 g grated cheese - 8
salt - 9
pepper - Total weight: 665 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 3 min.
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.
I use here a heel of ham, but no problem to use slices, cut them if possible in strips in this case.
Stage 3 - 1 min.
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.
Season with salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
Add the ham...
Stage 5 - 8 min.
...and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
Stage 6 - 1 min.
Stage 7 - 3 min.
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.
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.
Spread each slice of bread with a generous layer of béchamel.
Stage 9 - 3 min.
Spread the grilled ham.
Stage 10 - 3 min.
Sprinkle with grated cheese.
Stage 11 - 20 min.
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
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
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 360 RDI=140 % | 2,380 RDI=220 % | 190 RDI=30 % | 1,830 RDI=90 % | 7,670 RDI: 90 % |
| Per 100 g | 50 RDI=20 % | 360 RDI=30 % | 30 RDI=4 % | 280 RDI=10 % | 1,150 RDI: 10 % |
| Per piece | 90 RDI=30 % | 590 RDI=60 % | 50 RDI=7 % | 460 RDI=20 % | 1,920 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 pieces : 3.25 €
- Per piece : 0.85 €
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