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Description
A French-inspired baked casserole with layers of ham, cheese, and béchamel sauce on bread.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of white bread
- 200g sliced ham
- 200g grated Gruyère cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 300ml milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Layer bread slices in a baking dish.
- Add ham and half the cheese on top.
- Melt butter in a pan, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk to make béchamel sauce.
- Stir in mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour sauce over the bread and ham.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture.
- Swap ham for turkey if preferred.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French