Ciabatta Melt

bakingwithnessa

Perfect comfort food when it's getting cold outside.

Prep Time 20

Bake / Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Course Main Course

Cuisine French

Servings 4

In a sauce pan, heat butter on medium until melted. Then add, flour.
Add salt and pepper (season to taste), and whisk in the milk. Continue to whisk until the Béchamel thickens (10-15min)
Once the Béchamel is ready. Set aside.

Slice the ciabatta 1/3 from the top crust of the bread.
Remove the soft part by digging a small hole.
With your mini ladle, spread some of the Béchamel to fill the Ciabatta.
Add the dices of Ham on top.
Pour the remaining of the Béchamel generously over the ham and bread.
Cover with the top crust of the bread.
With a pastry brush, brush over the Tuscan Oil.
Bake for 15 minutes at 375F/190C. (Every oven heats differently, monitor your Ciabatta Melt from 10min)
Once your Ciabatta is out of the oven, let it cool down for about 5min. Then, slice it onto your serving plate. Serve and Enjoy! Bon Appétit!