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Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches

Name: Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 29 min
Total time: 51 min
Yield: 4 pieces
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 200 g ham; 1 shallot; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Parsley; 4 slices bread; 150 g bechamel sauce; 60 g grated cheese; Salt; Pepper

Tartines topped with a generous layer of béchamel sauce, grilled ham cubes and baked au gratin.

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Duration

55 min.

Difficulty

Easy

Last modified on: November 3^rd 2026

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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

Times for this recipe

Preparation

25 min.

Cooking

30 min.

All in all

55 min.

Preparation 25 min.

Cooking 30 min.

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Step by step recipe

Step 1 - ⌛ 3 min.

Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches : Step 1

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.

Step 2 - ⌛ 3 min.

Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches : Step 2

Prepare 1 shallot and slice it.

Step 3 - ⌛ 1 min.

Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches : Step 3

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.

Step 4 - ⌛ 1 min.

Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches : Step 4

Add the ham...

Step 5 - ⌛ 8 min.

Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches : Step 5

...and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

Step 6 - ⌛ 1 min.

Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches : Step 6

Remove from heat and add chopped parsley.

Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).

Step 7 - ⌛ 3 min.

Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches : Step 7

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.

Step 8 - ⌛ 5 min.

Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches : Step 8

Spread each slice of bread with a generous layer of béchamel.

Step 9 - ⌛ 3 min.

Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches : Step 9

Spread the grilled ham.

Step 10 - ⌛ 3 min.

Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches : Step 10

Sprinkle with grated cheese.

Step 11 - ⌛ 20 min.

Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches : Step 11

Put in the oven for about 20 minutes, watch the coloring and don't hesitate to finish with a small blow of grill.

Step 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: Homemade.

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Nutritional information

	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats	Calories	Energy
Per 100 g	11 g RDI=17 %	19 g RDI=7 %	17 g RDI=23 %	269 kcal RDI=13 %	1,124 kJ RDI=13 %
Per piece	18 g RDI=28 %	31 g RDI=12 %	27 g RDI=38 %	445 kcal RDI=22 %	1,862 kJ RDI=22 %
Whole recipe	73 g RDI=112 %	126 g RDI=48 %	110 g RDI=150 %	1,779 kcal RDI=89 %	7,449 kJ RDI=89 %