Sprouted Flax Open-Faced Ham, Apple & Arugula Sandwich

What You'll Need:

• ¼ cup apple butter
• ¼ cup stone-ground mustard
• 500g black forest ham, thinly sliced
• 1 Royal Gala apple, cored and thinly sliced
• 4 slices Stonemill Bakehouse Sprouted Flax bread, toasted
• 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 1 1/2 cups of 2% milk
• 300g of sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons minced chives

What You'll Need To Do:

• In a small bowl, combine the apple butter and the mustard and set aside.
• On a serving plate, place the toasted bread and slather with 2 tablespoons of the apple-mustard mixture.
• Top with a few slices of the apple followed by the black forest ham.
• Add a few more slices of the apple on top of the ham and set aside while you prepare the cheese sauce.
• In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour to create a roux.
• Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes whisking consistently.
• Add the milk and whisk until smooth and bubbling, allowing to cook for 2 minutes creating a thick sauce.
• Remove from heat and add the cheese immediately. Gently stir to melt the cheese.
• Top each sandwich with 3-4 tablespoons of the sauce and garnish with a sprinkling of the chives. Serve immediately.