Breakfast
Ham & Cheese Croissant with Béchamel Sauce
Prep time: 5 min / Cook time: 35 min / Total Time: 40 min
This flaky, golden bake wraps around tender ham, gooey cheese and smooth béchamel, creating a rich and a savoury twist on the classic pastry.
Ingredients
- 4 croissants
- 180 g sliced ham
- 45 g cheese (grated)
Béchamel Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 300 ml milk
- 1 white onion (chopped)
- 1 whole clove
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions:
Note: if you’re using an oven to melt the cheese, pre-heat it at 190ºC.
1. In a saucepan, add milk, chopped onion, bay leaf and cloves with a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
2. Remove from heat and leave to infuse for 20 minutes.
3. Melt the butter in another saucepan, then gradually add the flour. Stir continuously until you make a roux (paste).
4. Strain the milk and it to the roux gradually, stirring as you go, until you get a smooth sauce. Cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring continuously, until the sauce has thickened.
5. Cut the croissants in half and add the sliced ham, grated cheese and béchamel sauce. Optional: add extra cheese on top of the croissants.
6. Place them in the airfryer for 3 minutes at 180ºC or pre-heated oven for ~5 minutes at 190ºC, or until the cheese melted.
7. Serve immediately. Bon appétit!
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