Cheesy Ham Croissants
Ingredients
- 30 g butter
- 30 g plain flour
- 350 ml milk
- 1 tsp whole grain mustard
- 50 g cheddar grated
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 green tomato sliced – optional
- 4 croissants halved
- 4 slices ham
- salt and pepper
Method
- In a saucepan, melt the butter then add the flour.
- Using a wooden spoon, stir briskly for 1 minute to obtain a roux. Pour slowly the milk over and continue whisking. Bring to the boil and stir continuously with a whick or a spatula for 2 -3 minutes until the mixture boils and become thick and smooth.
- Remove from the heat and add some mustard, the cheddar and egg yolk stirring until fully combined. Check the seasoning.
- In the meantime, in a large sauté pan, drizzle some oil and warm the croissant one at the time until toasted.
- Then, add some tomato slices on the sauté pan and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
- Place the tomato slices over the toasted croissant add some ham and pour over the cheesy sauce.
- Serve immediately.
