A classic French sandwich made with ham, cheese, and bechamel sauce, grilled to perfection.
Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min · Serves 4
Ingredients
Butter4 tbsp · 56 g
Brioche or white sandwich bread8 slices
Ham8 slices
Gruyère cheese8 slices
Bechamel sauce1 cup · 240 ml
Parsley2 tbsp(finely chopped)
Instructions
Preheat the broiler.
Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of bread.
Place 4 slices of bread, buttered side down, on a work surface. Top each slice with 1 slice of ham and 1 slice of Gruyère cheese.
Spread the bechamel sauce over the top of the cheese.
Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top of the bechamel sauce, buttered side up.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, about 5–7 minutes per side.
Transfer the sandwiches to a baking sheet and broil for 1–2 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Sprinkle the sandwiches with chopped parsley and serve hot.
The proof that a ham and cheese sandwich can be a real meal. A blanket of
bechamel under the broiler is the whole trick, turning something you'd pack for
lunch into something you'd order at a café.
The Chef's Touch These sandwiches are delicious served with a side of crisp, thinly sliced frites (French fries) or a simple green salad. You can also try using different types of cheese or meat in the sandwiches, such as cheddar or roast beef. For a vegetarian version, try using grilled vegetables or roasted eggplant in place of the ham.
