This is one of the MOST delicious and satisfying grilled cheese sandwiches that you will EVER make!

INGREDIENTS

• 4 slices of French bread or Ciabatta thickly sliced, buttered and toasted in the oven.
• mixed dried herbs
• 1 large onion, peeled and cut in half
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• smoked ham
• grated mozzarella or gruyere
• a pinch of nutmeg
• butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 tablespoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt

METHOD

• Add a large knob of butter to a saucepan.
• Once melted, add the flour and stir to combine - use a whisk to make it easier.
• Leave to cook for about 30 seconds - but be careful not to burn it.
• Next, pour in the warmed milk and whisk again to make sure the milk is lump-free.
• Stir through the white pepper, salt and nutmeg.
• Continuously stir, until thickened - this should take about 3 minutes. Again, be careful the béchamel doesn’t burn.
• When the béchamel has thickened, add grated cheese (about 3/4 cup) - remove from the heat and stir the sauce until the cheese has melted. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Take the toasted bread slices and spread a layer of Dijon mustard onto each slice.
• Place the ham on top of two slices of toast. Use loads of ham!
• Top the ham with grated Gruyere cheese or grated mozzarella.
• Take the other two slices of toast and place it on top to create two sandwiches.
• Spoon about 3 tablespoons of béchamel sauce on top of each sandwich.
• Add more grated cheese on top and finish with a sprinkling of mixed herbs.
• Place the two sandwiches into the oven and grill until the cheese has melted and the top of the sandwiches are deliciously golden brown - about 15 minutes.