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 12 pieces, you will need:
- 1
0 kg 2 g ham - 2
3 shallots - 3
6 tablespoons olive oil - 4
parsley - 5
12 slices bread - 6
0 kg 2 g Bechamel sauce - 7
1 cup grated cheese - 8
salt - 9
pepper
How long will it take?
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 0 kg 2 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 6 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 12 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 |
| 5,494 Kcal or 23,002 Kj | 1,076 gr | 7,126 gr | 555 gr |
| 275 % | 414 % | 672 % | 84 % |
| 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 12 pieces : 9.72 €
- 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: French toast "cordon bleu", Ham pasta bake, Mozzarella pasta bake, Mini Mont d'Or fondue with "spuds in blankets", Bistro celery salad, ... All |
 | Bechamel sauce: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Montlebon toast, Spinach and cauliflower with sesame béchamel sauce, Chilli chicken and spinach gratin, Gratin of Jerusalem artichokes à la Comtoise, Bolognaise lasagne, ... All |
 | Grated cheese: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Mornay onion tart, Celeriac and mushroom gratin, Endives , Thin spinach and potato tart, Firied fillet of sea bream with polenta, ... All |
 | Bread: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: French onion soup, Greek style sandwiches, Baked leek and Camembert slices, Tournedos Rossini, Fried bread with leek and poached egg , ... All |
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