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Ingredients

• 4 butter croissants
• 15 g Butter
• 15 g plain flour
• 150 ml Milk
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 4 slices cooked ham
• 80 g Emmental or Gruyère, grated
• Nutmeg
• Black pepper

Method

1. Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan, 350°F). Melt the butter in a small pan, stir in the flour for 1 minute, then whisk in the milk and simmer for 3 min until thick. Season with mustard, nutmeg and pepper.
2. Split the croissants without cutting all the way through. Spread a spoonful of sauce inside each, add a folded slice of ham and some cheese.
3. Close, spread the remaining sauce on top and scatter with the rest of the cheese.
4. Bake on a lined tray for 10–12 min, until the cheese is melted and golden. Serve hot with a green salad.

Tips

• Skip the béchamel for a quicker version: just ham, cheese and a smear of mustard.
• Contains gluten and milk.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

BBC Good Food Olive Magazine