- 0:15 Prep
- 0:30 Cook
- 6 Servings
- Capable cooks
This is giant version of the classic French toastie is a fun and easy dish for lunch with friends and family
Ingredients
- 50g butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 tablespoons plain flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 ciabatta, split lengthways
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 200g sliced ham from the bone
- 3/4 cup coarsely grated vintage cheddar
- Green salad, to serve
Method
- Step 1Melt 30g butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute or until light golden. Remove from heat. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add garlic and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, for 3-5 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens slightly. Season.
- Step 2Preheat grill on high. Line a large baking tray with foil. Cook base and top of ciabatta under grill for 1-2 minutes each side or until toasted.
- Step 3Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan-force. Place base cut-side up on tray. Spread with remaining butter and mustard. Top with ham. Spoon over three-quarters of the white sauce. Sprinkle over 1/4 cup cheddar. Top with bread top. Spoon over remaining white sauce (keep sauce in the centre as it will spread in the oven) and sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden. Serve with salad.
- Low kilojoule
- Low sugar
- Lower gi
Nutrition
1697 kj
Energy
26.7g
Fat Total
14.3g
Saturated Fat
2.6g
Fibre
19.1g
Protein
44mg
Cholesterol
1249mg
Sodium
4.4g
Carbs (sugar)
49.3g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
- Author: Lucy Nunes
- Image credit: Al Richardson
- Publication: Taste.com.au
