Step 1 Pre-heat oven to 180’C/160’C fan

Step 2 To make the Béchamel sauce melt the butter in a pan until just bubbling, then add the flour and stir and cook gently for 1 minute before adding the milk.

Step 3 Whisk whilst it comes to the boil and thickens, approximately 5 minutes. Once it has thickened remove from the heat and add the nutmeg and seasoning to taste. Allow to cool and chill before using for the next stage.

Step 4 Spread a layer of the chilled Béchamel sauce over one slice of bread, then place 2 slices of ham on top. Put another layer of Béchamel sauce on the ham slices and top with another slice of bread, then another slice of ham and lastly top with a generous layer of the Béchamel sauce.

Step 5 Make up your remaining 3 rounds of sandwiches in the same way so you have 4 in total.

Step 6 Place them on a baking tray and sprinkle the grated cheese over the tops. Bake in the pre-heated oven for 15 mins until gently golden brown on the top, cut into triangles and serve.