Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches
Tartines topped with a generous layer of béchamel sauce, grilled ham cubes and baked au gratin.
15K 3.8/5 based on 4 reviews
Last modified on: May 21th 2023
Keywords for this recipe:For 2 pieces, you will need:
- 1
½ cup ham - 2
½ shallot - 3
1 tablespoon olive oil - 4
parsley - 5
2 slices bread - 6
0 kg Bechamel sauce - 7
0 kg 2 g grated cheese - 8
salt - 9
pepper
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Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 22 min. | 29 min. | 51 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 3 min.
Cut ½ cup 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 1 tablespoon 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 2 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
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 916 Kcal or 3,835 Kj | 179 gr | 1,188 gr | 93 gr |
| 46 % | 69 % | 112 % | 14 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 275 Kcal or 1,151 Kj | 54 gr | 357 gr | 28 gr |
| 14 % | 21 % | 34 % | 4 % |
| Per piece | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 458 Kcal or 1,918 Kj | 90 gr | 594 gr | 46 gr |
| 23 % | 34 % | 56 % | 7 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 2 pieces : 1.62 €
- Per piece : 0.81 €
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
 | Ham: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Mozzarella pasta bake, Rice à l'italienne, Frichti from Bruxelles, Endives , Stuffed tomatoes and courgettes, ... All |
 | Bechamel sauce: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Scallops au gratin, Bolognaise lasagne, Endives , Mornay Sauce, Chilli chicken and spinach gratin, ... All |
 | Grated cheese: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Gratin with Parmesan flavours, Vegetable clafoutis, Endive gratin with cancoillotte, Celeriac and mushroom gratin, Stuffed artichokes au gratin, ... All |
 | Bread: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Spinach on toast with bechamel, White asparagus salad, Greek style sandwiches, Bruschetta and mozzarella, Beetroot salad with cashew nuts, ... All |
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