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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 21^th 2023

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For 8 pieces, you will need:

1 400 ml ham
2 2 shallots
3 4 tablespoons olive oil
4 parsley
5 8 slices bread
6 300 ml Bechamel sauce
7 120 ml 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 400 ml 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.

Prepare 2 shallots and slice it.

Stage 3 - 1 min.

In a small skillet over medium heat, pour in 4 tablespoons olive oil and when hot add the shallot.

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.

Remove from heat and add chopped parsley.

Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).

Stage 7 - 3 min.

Place 8 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.

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
2,789 Kcal or 11,677 Kj	154 gr	334 gr	221 gr
103 %	44 %	23 %	25 %

Per 100 g
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
210 Kcal or 879 Kj	12 gr	25 gr	17 gr
8 %	3 %	2 %	2 %

Per piece
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
349 Kcal or 1,461 Kj	19 gr	42 gr	28 gr
13 %	5 %	3 %	3 %

% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2700 k-calories or 11300 k-joules by day for a man (change to a woman).

Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, Milk

How much will it cost?

For 8 pieces : 6.48 €
Per piece : 0.81 €

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This recipe uses (among others)

	Ham: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Croque-monsieur potatoes, Welsh (French Welsh Rarebit), Mozzarella pasta bake, Hasselback or "Swedish-style" potatoes, Frichti from Bruxelles, ... All
	Bechamel sauce: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Spinach and hard-boiled egg gratin, Spinach Croque-monsieur , Spinach Mornay, Purple artichokes in a cheesy gratin, Scallops au gratin, ... All
	Grated cheese: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Stuffed baguette , Spinach and hard-boiled egg gratin, Creamy rice with spinach, Gratin of chicken with rice and sautéed mushrooms, Small green vegetables in Mornay sauce, ... All
	Bread: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: bread-crust quiche, Montlebon toast, Bistro-style red endive salad, Panzanella, Cornouaillaise salad, ... All

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