Description
A classic French sandwich made with ham and Gruyère cheese, topped with a creamy Béchamel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices crusty French bread
- 4 oz high-quality deli ham
- 4 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp butter (for grilling)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the Béchamel Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk while whisking continuously until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg; set aside.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread béchamel on each slice of bread. Layer ham and Gruyère cheese between two slices.
- Grill: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This sandwich can also be made with a side of salad or fries for a complete meal.
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some extra cheese on top before grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg